Hello, my dear friend! Let me tell you all about myself and my super special pet. My name is Mia, and I have a wonderful, very big **giant turtle**! Its name is Kuya, and he is the best friend a girl could ever ask for. He is truly an amazing and unique pet.

A long, long time ago, right after I was born, my kind Dad found a tiny little baby turtle right in front of our cozy house. He gently picked it up, brought it home to live with us, and took such good care of it every single day. He decided to give the little turtle a lovely name: Kuya. And ever since that day, the friendly turtle has been living happily with our family and has truly become a cherished and important part of our loving home.

Kuya has a very, very big appetite, which means he loves to eat a lot of yummy food! His absolute favorite foods are healthy, green **spinach** and delicious **water spinach**. He munches them up so quickly! It’s no wonder that his body has grown so big and strong over the years, thanks to all those tasty and nutritious vegetables he eats every day. He is truly a well-fed and happy turtle!

I am so, so close to my dear turtle, Kuya. We are the same age, which makes our friendship even more special! I love to bathe my big pet every single day to make sure his body stays super clean and fresh. Kuya absolutely loves to bathe! When I give him a bath, his big body just won't stay still; he wiggles and splashes around happily, enjoying every single drop of water. It’s always a fun time for both of us!

When the tall, leafy **mango tree** in front of our house starts to grow lots and lots of delicious fruits, that's when Kuya and I have a very special adventure! I can stand right on Kuya's strong, broad back to reach up high and pick the sweet, ripe mangoes. Both Kuya and I absolutely love eating juicy mangoes; they are our favorite treat! It’s so much fun when we pick them together.

What's even more fun is that I can actually **ride Kuya** all around the beautiful garden near my house! We take happy, cheerful walks together every afternoon, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. It's like having my very own living, walking ride! We have so much fun exploring the garden side-by-side, making our afternoons extra special and full of joy.

Kuya is also an amazing swimmer; he is so strong in the water! I can sit safely and comfortably on his big back while he swims gracefully in the pond. It feels so exciting, just like being on my very own little boat, gliding through the water! We have the most wonderful time splashing and floating together, enjoying every moment in the cool water.

My friends also love coming over to play with Kuya! They are always so excited because they can take turns riding on the back of the friendly **giant turtle**, just like I do. All my friends adore Kuya so much, and they always have a big smile on their faces when they play with him. He is truly loved by everyone!

Kuya is not only friendly with humans, but he is also very kind and playful with other pets! Sometimes, he enjoys having a little playtime with my friend's fluffy cat, chasing each other gently in the grass. Other times, he loves to play with my neighbor's energetic dog, wagging his tail and making funny sounds. Kuya truly gets along with everyone, big or small!

And when I go to school to learn and play with my classmates, Kuya is never lonely! He loves to stay at home and keep my sweet mother and my cute younger sibling company. He is like a big, gentle guardian, bringing joy and a special kind of comfort to our family, even when I'm away. Kuya is truly a wonderful pet and a cherished member of our family.