Friends examiner

Some may have considered me a popular gal in high school. I was in the band that consisted of over 300 members so I may have had an edge knowing 300 people off the back. But I found myself able to talk to anyone at school no matter the crowd and without worrying how it would affect me. When you know that many people, you think everyone is your friend but who REALLY is your friend? Dictionary.com defines friend “as a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard”. By this definition I still had hundreds of friends because I could genuinely feel affection for anyone. Over the years though, I found myself defining the term more specifically. Friend isn’t just a person you care about, but someone you can trust. Your friends should be able to listen, speak truthfully to you about any issue no matter how hard it is to hear, and still support you without judgment or hesitation.  A friendship is a developed relationship between two people over time and experience that grows with each connection. Your friend should be a source of inspiration, happiness, and fun. The statement, you are as good as the company you keep, is absolutely true. I’m happy to admit that I keep pretty good company and I’ve found friends that are genuine and appreciate life similar to myself. 

This is my tribute to my friends.

Jimmy is the best friend I could ever have. Life with him is so much better than I could imagine.

My beautiful sisters of whom I know will be by my side until the end of time.

Natara, my sister... Words will never express how I feel about you but know that I draw strength from you.

Tita Maves - we've had lots of adventures together and I know you will always be there for me and I would never fail you.

Leandra, your beauty is more than what you see but how you make me feel. I'm glad our paths came together side by side and I hope our journey is lifelong.

Jamie - when I moved to Florida I was shocked by the culture and hatred of the people in the south but you did not make me feel like an alien and I knew you'd be my friend for a long time. We've had our moments but now, we're stronger than ever.

Thank you my friends. I look forward to our a life together.