PROFILES: Roxanne Grace Camaclang

This is a long overdue post already.

I have promised Roxanne to write about her since last month but haven't had the chance to do the feature article on her. :))

Since you are going on to a new journey in your life, I am making this for you. More of a late birthday gift and despedida post for you. :D

Roxanne, Rox, Roxer - these are just the names that i usually use to call her. The name 'Roxanne' is of Persian origin and its meaning is 'dawn' (of the dead... lol.. joke!). In history, 'Roxane' (another derivative of Roxanne) was the Persian princess married by Alexander the Great during his travels of conquest.

Much like a princess, Roxanne is a priceless friend! 

So how did I get to know her? Hmmmm... I'm sometimes not too good with memories, especially first encounters. But if my memory serves me right, I got to meet her first when we went to watch the Chris Brown and Rihanna concert at the Fort last 2008. Bro/Bryan introduced me to her.She was with Cay and Ross and I was with Bro that time. I thought we wouldn't really click because I thought she was a snob (well, i thought right.. ahahaa.. joke lang). After several meet-ups and Friday dinner and movie nights with the group, I got more chance to open myself to Rox and found out what a true jewel she is (naks!).

The Coron trip with her was my first trip with their group of friends. Bro, Rox, Simi and Cay are actually the original members of the friends' circle (parang Gimik lang... jolina, ikaw ba yan? ahahaha). I was just a new addition to their 'barkada'. The Coron trip with them made me understand and appreciate Rox more and find out her very endearing personality.

The Coron Trip was followed with more trips with the group. We had the Vigan-Pagudpud-Laoag adventure, EK trips, karaoke nights at Bro's and Cay's place. Then we also watched several plays and concerts and there were the countless dinners and movie nights together. All in two years time, Rox and I became very good friends and we became more comfortable with each other. Much comfortable that she always MCs (more like making me 'kulit'... ahahaha) me everyday during office hours and we often have lunch outs and eat her favorite sisig at PacStar. :))

If I would describe Rox after knowing much about her, even if we've known each other only for 2 years, I would say that she is one of the sweetest friends that I have, she may seem very 'makulit' but deep down inside her is a very soft person who is very caring to her family, especially to her brother. I find Rox a very strong person, so strong that she can always pick a fight with anyone that messes with one of her friends. She knows what she wants and she gets it. She is a very good friend and lover. How do I know? Hmmmm... She went to SG before as a DH - all for the glory of love... (ahahaha... joke lang Roxer... :D). I would say that Rox is one of my friends who will always be dear to me because of her very good nature and good heart. (ayan ah... bentang-benta ka na.. ahahaha).

Last February 24, she just turned 24 and along with it came one of the biggest decisions that she'll make in her life.

On March 7, she will be making a move in her life. She will be making a decision that she has been wanting to do ever since. She will be moving to Singapore to find herself a better future and find the career that she deserves well.

As friends of Rox (you, I know you are reading this because I told you so.. hehehe), we are very happy for her but at the same time, we feel a bit lonely. Roxanne leaving to another country is like losing one of the petals of a beautiful red rose. Her endless calls to remind us not to be late during dinner meet-ups and her unending stories about her celebrity Twitter friends will be missed definitely. Her noisy laugh and friendly banters everytime we are together will now be replaced with silent whispers of the wind during Friday nights. Her 'kulit' moments online and even when we are together with the group will now be missing in action when she gets to Singapore. But even if she goes there, we, her friends, know that she is going to the right path in her life. In her Facebook page, she wrote, "If I can make it here, I can make it anywhere, that's what they say." We know that she (you) can make it anywhere. Be strong and we know that you are doing the right thing. You tweeted that you are having qualms going there, but we say that you can do it. You have what it takes. You just have to take the first step and the rest will be history. :)

As for our next meet-ups and Friday night outs, we know that we will now have one missing seat at the table. As for our next WOW Philippines tour, we know that we will now have one ticket less to check in the airport. But even if you can't always be with us every Friday just like before, we know that you are partying in Sentosa (sosyal!) and making more friends there in Singapore.

Wherever you may go Roxanne and wherever life may take all of us, remember that you will always be a friend and thanks for being one. 

Here's a picture to remind you of friendships that you can always come back to in the Philippines. :)

See you soon, Rox! :) (Patulugin mo kami sa sosyal mong condo sa SG... ahahaha....)