Being one of the boys means having the chance to be with your special someone without him noticing it...but the hard part is, you know he'll never look at you the way you wanted him to do and all he can give is friendship...just as he thought it is all you need.

Growing up with a bunch of boy friends around you means being one of them. They treat you just like the same...no special treatments except during rainy seasons since they'll offer you their coat.

I've always been acting like one of the tough guys since I was a kid and I did not know how to breakaway since I've been comfortable with the clothes I wear, toys I play and music I listen to.

I don't have brothers...biologically speaking...but I got tons of them (just disregard the blood thing) Often times, I'm being misunderstood for a lesbian or a bisexual because of my behavior which I guess, will be permanent.

But what I like being boyish is that:

you get free body guards anywhere you go----of course they won't let anyone harm you. Your enemy is their enemy too regardless if you're right or wrong...you'll always have a bunch of back-ups.
you get free drinks whenever you're in a bar or just an ordinary store---it has always been a male instinct to impress everyone by giving out freebies.lol.
you'll be assured to have jackets/coat during rainy days or while watching movies inside the malls---when it is cold, it is their duty to make you feel warm...I mean, make you comfortable despite the weather or setting...hahaha.(it is not what you think)
the best part of being one of the tough guys is....especially when you like someone:

you can hug them for free or kiss them on the cheeks sometimes...with no malice...maybe just for them..lol
you can have them beside you anytime except if they have some dates
they share some secrets and trust your every word
call you when they needed advice and ask you out for an ice (T-ice, ice cream..whatever)
you get gifts during your birthday and even during ordinary days
the hard part of being one with the buds:

you get sucker punch all the time...since they thought you can't feel pain (physically) like them
you can't wear girly clothes without them laughing at you and saying..you're so gay!
you can't complain when they bring their girlfriends around you and introduced them as if you like them too.
you can't refuse drinking sessions
you can't get away from their pranks...like having you dance with other girls..I mean slowdance..as if you got what they got...hmpf!
when they caught you listening to katy perry's song you'll be the center of all the jokes...
The hardest part...when it comes to:

jokes...most of the time, they could not determine which is a joke from not...
feelings....never fall for any of them...they won't notice it..unless he feels the same way too...but never expect he will look at you the way you want him to.
You can always be with them..but falling in love will be your biggest downfall..you're lucky if they love you too but if not...friendship is better than having nothing to hold on to....