THE BLOGGER

LYMAR MAQUILING ABRIO is her full name. She’s from the Philippines and yes, she’s an Asian! Originally, she is from Cagayan de Oro City (The City of the Golden Friendship) but she was raised in Quezon City, Manila. Her father is a retired member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Military Army); that is the reason why she was born in a military camp; while her mother is a loving and caring housewife.

She’s a fan of Rom-Com movies, mystery, horror/suspense, Sci-Fi movies and even actions. Her favorite author includes Bob Ong, Alesana Marie and ForgottenGlimmer from Wattpad, Stephenie Meyer, and Nicholas Sparks. She’s also into arts; she can draw, sketch, and even make DIY projects.

Frequently asked questions:

Why is her name “lymar” (a boy’s name)?

Her name was derived from her parent’s name. “Ly” is from her mom named Fely and “mar” is from her father named Marino. So, Lymar is a combination of her parent’s names.

How is it growing to be a daughter of a military man?

Being a daughter and an only child of a military man is an awesome feeling for her. She was treated like a princess by her dad. She always feel safe when she’s with her father. But, on the other hand, her dad is strict. She should always go home on time, inform him always of her whereabouts and she shall follow every rule her dad sets. But despite her father’s strictness, she never violated any of her father’s set of rules. She loves her father that much and she don’t want to disappoint him.

How is it having an Asian mom?

According to her, Asian moms are caring and loving, as what she sees on her mom. Her mom always talks about her (about her achievements and talents) with their relatives and friends. She considers her mom as her bestfriend because she can tell her anything, from crushes to boyfriends, from happiness to heartbreaks and other random things. A lot of her friends consider her mom as their second mother ‘cause she always care for them like  her own. So her friends considered themselves as adopted daughters/sons, not by law but by heart.

How is she as a friend according to her closest friends?

According to Ruzzle Bendijo (college bestfriend and lifetime partner in crime)

“How is Lymar as a friend? Hmmm… I don’t know how she is as a friend because she treated me not just a friend but a sister, a true family. Hahaha. She understands everything about me. She loves me unconditionally. She’s one of the best, best, best friend and sister for me. She’s my partner in crime. I love talking to her because we just click; we have the same mindset ans she’s my one and only secret keeper.”

 According to Eithel Esber (The 2^nd Bully)

“Lymar… is not a pig. She’s a good friend of mine. Though sometimes he eats like one. She loves anything covered with pink. She likes to read and write but trust me, her spelling is not that good. She likes to shop. She likes taking pictures, selfies and OOTDs. But I can assure you, this girl has a heart. A big heart. A strong and wise one.”

According to Marie Anne Carliezette Felix (Ang tagatawa)

“She’s kind, intelligent and a very approachable friend. She’s my walking dictionary; just one text and she has the answer to my every questions. Haha. I love her so I hate the people who hurt her. We have similarities that’s why we easily understand each other but most of all, you can make her laugh easily just like me. She’s an emotional person but she’s not showing it to a lot of people. She’s very private. She rants and show her feelings only to her close friends, in private. Haha. I’m proud of her and I’m very lucky ‘cause I have a friend like her. She’s one my treasures.”

Who is she in the family?

She’s considered to be te role-model. Her cousins, nieces, as well as her aunts and uncles look up to her because of her character. She’s caring, sweet, thoughtful and supportive. She can be a kid and an adult. Her little cousins and nieces love her so much because of her playful character. While her aunts and uncles are proud of her academic achievements and how she was well-raised by her parents.

What does she do when she’s not blogging?

Lymar is a bookworm, so she reads a lot. If she’s not reading, you might find her sitting in the couch with a bowl of chips or popcorn watching a movie the whole day during weekends, or playing with her little cousins and nieces.

Why did she decided to blog?

Blogging is a new experience to her though writing is not. She was able to published a one-shot story in Wattpad (e-book) and she have several poems she wrote before. Way back when she’s still studying, she’s also a photojournalist of their school paper. So baically she decided to blog to develop her writing skills plus it’s one of her bucketlist, to start and maintain a blog.

Feel free to ask her and provide suggestions by leaving a comment below.