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When you first meet Kendra she comes across as someone you want to know. Her compassionate and relaxing energy is one that people are always drawn to; you can just tell. She is very well spoken and comes across as being older than she is, just by the way she carries herself. She has a certain confidence that is very impressive. It’s the type of confidence that you know is true because you can tell she is comfortable in her own skin. The very first thing I noticed about Kendra, besides her very approachable demeanor, was her epic sense of style. Very clean and well put together with a hint of edginess. Although, these are the simplistic aspects I noticed when we first met, there is obviously so much more when that was discussed when she started to tell me about her life.
Starting off with the most important thing, her name. Kendra’s full name is Kendra Jo Macarubbo Quadra. She was born on February 8th 1996. This is when I learned how old she was. I was surprised to hear that she was my age; just because carries herself with confidence which makes her seem a bit older. I thought she was about 25 or 26. Kendra and I talked about the most off the wall aspects of life so sit back, relax, and get to know Kendra Jo. |
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Although Kendra had a routine of school and homework on the week days, her weekends were planned to a tee. To be exact, “After school on Fridays I would go to my best friend Georgette’s house and we would play, get McDonalds, and go to Balboa Park.” Then and only then, they both proceeded to go back to Kendra’s house where they would have a sleep over, EVERY FRIDAY, without missing a beat. While Friday was sleep over and park day, Saturday was the day to clean the house. EVERY SATURDAY without missing a beat. Her grandma and grandpa would usually come over at some point on Saturday because they lived close. Her grandparents would take Kendra to McDonald’s every weekend because Kendra was a “real fan of the toys.” And then the most important day of the week quickly approached. Sunday. They would go to the morning mass and then, again, without missing a beat, Kendra and her family, (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins) would go to this Filipino restaurant named Goodha which is on Woodman Ave in Van Nuys. Kendra stated, “it’s still there to this day if you want some amazing Filipino food!” |
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“I had a best friend in school, we actually dated the same guy, our friendship lasted, the guy didn't!"
Although Kendra’s schedule as a child was pretty set in stone, she explained that “my parents were not your typical Asian parents with grades, they mostly cared about church and knowing exactly who I was hanging out with at all times.” Kendra was born in Tarzana but her mom made a big move to Modesto CA when Kendra was in 5th grade. When Kendra went into junior high in Modesto she was known as the girl who always wore a white V-necks. Why is this you ask? Well, Kendra had no hesitation in explaining that. “it was because I went to Target and got the whole pack of course!” A huge transitional period for Kendra was around her sophomore year of high school when… you guessed it, just kidding you didn’t… High School Musical came out. Vanessa Hudgens became her role model and inspired her to become a fashion and makeup expert. She very quickly stopped being the girl who wore white V- necks and became fashion icon of her high school for the remaining years. She did this by becoming extremely experimental with clothing; this is a quality she still holds today. Remember? Put together and edgy.
“Modesto is very different from Los Angeles but I really do love them both, there is so much to learn from LA but if I had to pick a place to settle down, I would see myself in Modesto.”
How is Modesto different than LA?
Modesto and LA are complete opposites. I consider myself to be from both cities, but my home is in Modesto. Modesto is modest, no pun intended, and quiet. It’s a quiet and quaint city that I would want to raise a family in. A part of me loves LA too though, because it was where I was born and spent my first years growing up. There’s food, culture, and freeways intersecting neighborhoods. What makes these two cities so different from each other is exactly what I love about them.
What’s an up and coming neighborhood you like in LA?
Leimert Park. There’s music, poetry, art, a strong community, sense of comradery, and good soul food!
What’s your favorite food place in LA?
My family has been going to Taqueria el Tapatio in Glendale, CA for as long as I can remember.
Modesto and LA are complete opposites. I consider myself to be from both cities, but my home is in Modesto. Modesto is modest, no pun intended, and quiet. It’s a quiet and quaint city that I would want to raise a family in. A part of me loves LA too though, because it was where I was born and spent my first years growing up. There’s food, culture, and freeways intersecting neighborhoods. What makes these two cities so different from each other is exactly what I love about them.
What’s an up and coming neighborhood you like in LA?
Leimert Park. There’s music, poetry, art, a strong community, sense of comradery, and good soul food!
What’s your favorite food place in LA?
My family has been going to Taqueria el Tapatio in Glendale, CA for as long as I can remember.
Kendra moved back to Los Angeles when she started college at Woodbury in 2014, but she always felt that she had a connection to Los Angeles because her dad lived here and she visited once a month after she moved to Modesto. Kendra’s plans after she graduates from college are to work for the city of LA and get into urban planning. Her major is interdisciplinary studies with a focus in architecture and management. Kendra is extremely well spoken and kind hearted which comes across even in the first conversation. She has a great support system and I truly believe she will be ultimately successful in whatever path she takes.
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