We first met at the young age of ten. You had just moved here from a different state and were still getting the hang of the area and new people. Although we did not become good friends right away, over time we became inseparable! Sharing common interests, hobbies and goals, we became the best of best friends. As we grew up, we began to form new interests that differed from one another, which eventually led to several bumps in our friendship.
As we pushed our way through high school, we both tried finding ourselves and where we belonged. You started to become more interested in music, drama and acting. On the other hand, I was, well let’s just say not so talented in that department! Instead, I became very active as treasurer of our class council. As your high school acting and singing career prospered, I stood on the sidelines to cheer you on. Although we were not always a part of the same groups, we both continued to support each other.
As we entered our teen years and now becoming adults, I fell more in love with nature and the great outdoors. I would rather go hiking than going shopping. But, you, on the other hand, are more of a girly girl. You love shopping and are always dressed up! I had and still to this day, have no fashion sense. That is where you came in! Over the years you have let me borrow so much jewelry and of course have offered fashion advice.
Having grown up together, we had similar goals and values, but as we grew up, that changed. Our outlooks on society, our political views, our hopes for success and our future soon began to differ. We have both imagined our futures together. Although our plans changed a thousand times, we still supported each other. You have always dreamt of continuing your education in hopes of making a difference in the world. You have always had the drive to become a well-educated and successful women in the workforce. Although I strive to be successful, I, on the other hand, have always dreamt of staying at home to raise my kids and take care of my family. Even though our dreams and goals have changed, we both respect each other’s decisions although they differ from our own.
There may be several things that make us different, but there are still a ton of things that we have in common. Throughout high school, we both shared the love for tennis. Although we could not play together as a team because we would butt heads, we had no problem competing against one another! We are both creative in our own ways. We both are sensitive, but strong and independent. We both have a drive to do good in this world. We also both have a passion for what we love to do. Having our friendship begin at church, we have grown a similar faith and relationship with God.
We have been together through good times and bad times. We have lifted each other up when we were unable to get back up. We may be different, but I would not trade our friendship for any other one. It is a relationship that is unique and that is what makes us even closer. At the end of the day, we will always continue to support and love one another because that is what best friends do!
“Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” — Albert Camus
