We've created nicknames that ties in with our cultural background and shows a little bit of our personality.
* Melissa M, from New Zealand, is "kiwi-chan." Kiwi is not only a furry acidic fruit but a cute, lovable bird from New Zealand.
* Melissa D, from Canada, is "ringo-chan," "ringo," meaning apple in Japanese, is a popular fruit in Mel's part of Canada.
* Azusa, from Japan, is "azuki-chan." Azuki is sweet red bean used in many popular Japanese pastries.
* Marian, a Filipino-American, is "ube-chan." "Ube" in Tagalog means taro-root, a sweet and delicious potato like vegetable that grows in the Philippines and the surrounding Pacific islands.
Muy bien Marian!!!
We appreciate your good cause Marian. Be strong, be wise and be safe.
Good luck to the Shizettes.
We love you.