Dear Candy,
My name is Ana Barrios. I'm 18 years old. I'm such a huge Candy fan! It started when I was 15.
I used to read a lot of magazines for teens like me. Teens have issues in reality. Family, school, especially crushes. Everyone faces hardship in life. I was 13; I want to start being a teen. For real! I have an average family, friends in school(who didn't want me around.), and I have secrets to hide.
The only thing about being a teen is about growing up. I read Candy magazine. From 2008 to 2010. Now, it's 2011. I love being young. Get this: I'm a fat teenage girl who is sick and tired of pushing around like that for no reason. I learn a lot about being a teen. fashion, celebrity crushes, and most of all: love. Having a crush is normal. But, I don't have a boyfriend. My gal pals at my school has crushes. It's hard to find someone. I'm a high school student with big dreams and hopes.
I learned a lot being a teen. Family, school, friendship, second chances, and the one thing change: love. I enjoy teenhood. I'm very happy being a teen. There's only one thing I have to tell:growing up. My relatives moved to US so they can find jobs. I'm ready to help them. I face hardship; a lot. I'm going to fix things. But, I don't know if I get right, before it's too late. It's easy being a teen. But growing up is about, expectations in life. I want to know fashion, style, my personality, and celeb crushes. I want to do what I want. Nobody will respect my decision.
It's hard to grow up. I'm just a young adult, who has nothing. Nothing! It's not fair. What shall I do? I don't want to lose my teenhood. I wanna be forever young. Can you help me?
Love, Ana Barrios
Quezon City
Metro Manila, Philippines