Getting to know...

HERNAN RUBEN BASILAN aka BEN
Vitals: Cousins since he was born in 1980, but we met December 1993 = 23 years and counting
Role in my Life: Calm and Collected Supporter - One of the most intelligent and intuitive people I know, soft-spoken high school counselor-to-be Ben knows what to say, when to say it, and when to just listen.
Good Times: Back in 2000, we went to Vegas with the family but Ben wasn't 21 yet. So we greased the 21 & over wristband his older brother was wearing so HE could wear it, just so we could walk around the casino and play slots until 3 am.
In his own words: (To be spoken in a female, Filipino tone of voice like his mom's. I ALWAYS fall for this when he calls!) "Hello Leng! Kamusta ka na. Dis is Auntie Grace."