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Seventeen's Last Issue

I have been an avid reader of Seventeen Philippines since I turned 17 years old. My very first issue back in June 2001 was the first magazine I have ever bought in my entire life. I handled it with utmost care and after reading the magazine from cover to cover, I knew I'd buy it EVERY MONTH. :)

What I love about the magazine is that it completely covers all about a college girl's life. From school booboos to serious dating issues, from hot fashion trends to making your own money 101. Even sensitive issues were brought to light. I've gotten so much information just from reading these magazines. Not to mention their contests that have lots of prizes. I managed to win a couple of these and was able to bring some friends to a vacation fit for a princess. :D

Gosh, I can ramble on and on how this magazine has changed my life for the better. It has been a part of my life and now that it is on its last issue, I feel terribly sad. Its like saying goodbye to a dear friend. For me, no other magazine compares to Seventeen. :(

I'm 24 years old now. And I'm glad that Seventeen Philippines was part of my life, because it made me feel that no matter how old I really am... I will forever be Seventeen. :)

Sometimes I want a little sister...

...that I can dress up with new fashionable clothes.
...that would like the girly games I play online.
...that can appreciate the times I play with make-up.
...that would be willing to taught with difficult words and math concepts.
...that would watch Barbie movies and all those fun fun fun kiddie movies with me.
...that can hug me whenever I'm feeling all down and tired after a long day at work.
...that would try to take care of me when I'm sick.
...that would cheer me up with just a cute smile.

But I don't have one.

So I'm spoiling my little niece so much. She's like a little sister to me. I bought her a cute little swimsuit (and of course I also bought my nephew swimming trunks) and then I inflated their little pool in the garage. We also played at timezone and treated them in different fast foods. We also finished reading the new coloring book that Tita Cel gave her. She loves reading and learning new things. She's like a sponge absorbing everything that I teach her. And she already knows how to help out at the kitchen. She's so adorable. :D

Gosh I love those kids so much... breaks my heart every time I hear that their parents are going through a difficult time, with the recession and all the internal family conflicts. :(

Well, I'm trying to do what I can. (And if I had my way, my little niece would be staying with us this summer, just like last year... but mom has tons of commitments and meetings. *sigh* )