Ate

I have a few. 

They have no idea they've just been nominated by yours truly,

but yes--these are the women I've always looked up to.

I've followed their achievements, worried for them, 'felt' for them--

Its a one way street I tell you (for they never knew).

And for me it felt perfect that way.

I wont call them 'icons', but idols.

Not in that silly manner, but in a way that things they've done, and are doing inspire me.

To be a better woman, a better person, a better ME.

So, salamat sa mga ate ng buhay ko.

I'll only be watching on a distance, very happily.

Here's to happiness and peace of mind.