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The True Value Of Friendship

Thank you for being in my life

Lina Cui
Aug 02, 2016
Wagner College
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The True Value Of Friendship

Dictionary.com defines friendship as the state of being a friend. Growing up, I struggled to grasp the idea that it is not about quantity, but the quality of each friendship. Even after the transition from high school, I felt that I did not truly value the friendships I had and was solely concerned on forming new ones. I realize now that the quality of friendships does not depend on how much time has passed, but on comfort level. I feel that I am able to connect more with those I can express myself to and just be me.

" Sometimes you will never know the true value of the moment until it becomes a memory"

Who knew I would meet my closest friends at a volleyball, the beach, a robotics team, and the least expected places. Over this summer, I am truly thankful for the friendships that I have formed. Originally, I planned my vacation to another country as in escape because I had thought being in a new environment would make it easier to be myself. However, in the past couple weeks I am thankful for those who have came into my life, making me realize that 有时候 “幸福总是来的呢吗突然” sometimes happiness always comes when least expected. Now I am motivated by this quote: 找到你的快乐, meaning find your happiness. This is significant to me in that in order to feel happy then I cannot just sit around, but to take action in finding it.

What is true friendship? For me, here are a couple things that I am thankful for in my best friends.

1. Thank you for listening to me

2. Thank you for always being down to get food

3. Thank you for all the laughs

4. Thank you for taking care of me

5. Thank you for accepting me for who I am



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