Check out these cute and adorable pics of 2 lovely volleybelles from the Philippines.
They’re not just lovely but they’re also 2 of the most popular volleyball players in their country.
These pics are featured in the latest edition of cosmo.ph.
Here’s the Q & A…
You both embody the title “student athlete.” How were you able to balance school and volleyball?
Gretchen #3: It’s about knowing your priorities—knowing what you want to do and knowing what you have to do. My top two priorities are studies and volleyball. Aside from prioritizing, it’s also about time management. You also have to learn how to sacrifice. Kaya wala kaming social life eh (so we don’t have a social life). It’s difficult to balance especially in college, it’s much harder. But with enough dedication, you’ll manage!
Fille #15: I just got used to it. Even when I was a kid, I was already a student athlete. Student ka muna, before you are an athlete. The key is time management, at the same time learning to manage your energy as well. You use so much energy in training and you need energy in studying—so learn to manage your time and energy!
Of all the sports out there, why did you choose to play volleyball?
Fille: I actually tried basketball first. But volleyball seemed so fierce—and I wanted to try it. My friends and I were approached to try out for the varsity, so we did.
Gretchen: I’m an athlete by nature. I was actually in basketball, but our [high] school only had varsity for volleyball. I wanted to take sports seriously, so I tried out for volleyball. I saw how good the team was, so I decided to pursue it.If you weren’t a volleyball player, what do you think you would you be?
Fillet: A cheerleader! I used to join cheerleading before. I’m also a frustrated dancer. I used to be a ballerina, but my sister said matigas katawan ko (my body is stiff).
Gretchen: I’d be playing basketball or running. I like running. If not sports, I would be playing the guitar, or be more active in school activities, like student council.
Describe your type of guy.
Fille: Chinito (Chinese descent), matangkad, matalino (smart), mabait (nice). I’m attracted to smart guys—those who are intellectually stimulating.
Gretchen: God-fearing is number one. He also has to be a gentleman, taller than me, athletic, respectful, handsome—and he should have a sense of humor, of course!Describe your perfect date.
Fille: I have a boyfriend, and I think he has achieved it, during our anniversary. I didn’t think things like that happened in real life, there were rose petals all over! We had dinner at Ninyo’s and there were rose petals around the gazebo. I thought it only happened in movies. Kilig!
Gretchen: Mine would have to be dinner for two at the beach. A romantic candlelit dinner, with the sunset, then I want to slow dance to the music…of the waves!
(source & image: cosmo.ph)