Continuing on my topic of school I thought I would share another observation. There have been two important friends who have been there for me named Zach and Brad. They been inspirations and rocks for me during my darkest points in university and have been forces in driving me to do better.
I met Zach in grade nine in high school. That day there had been a motivational speaker. The speaker invited students to get up and mention what our goals in life were. I mentioned that I wanted to be an author. At the end of the day, I was walking home from school. It was fall and there were leaves about. Some guy no older than me with blonde hair came up the street corner next to me and said: "Hey! You're the one who said he wanted to become a writer." (or something to that extent) and then asked what I was working on. That's how it began. Since then I've known Zach for nine years. We have an interesting dynamic of making shots at each other for fun. He has been there when my grandfather was hospitalized and eventually passed away by listening the stresses that were going on at the time. He has also been there when I was dealing with a bad funk that lasted for several months. Now, I live out in Peterborough as one of his room mates.
Brad and I met in first year of university. Just by randomly. He and I both shared a few classes. Much like Zach, Brad has been my support during some of my lowest points. Not too long ago. Brad and I got into an accident driving home from class one snowy day. It was scary for the both of us. While Brad suffered only a few scrapes, I was left suffering from a concussion. That incident still bothers me to this day. Despite all this, Brad and I have be come close as friends. Though I now live out in Peterborough and not my home town of Barrie, Brad and I are still as close as ever.
What does yammering about friends have to do with what I talked about yesterday. Well, much like celebrating small achievements like getting a diploma despite the calamities that we're facing to day, friends are there to give us strength in times of trouble. They can be are biggest allies and critics, always willing to lend a hand of kindness in times of trouble or to knock you down a peg when you get too uppity. So for that reason, here's to good friends! A source of comfort and joy!
What does yammering about friends have to do with what I talked about yesterday. Well, much like celebrating small achievements like getting a diploma despite the calamities that we're facing to day, friends are there to give us strength in times of trouble. They can be are biggest allies and critics, always willing to lend a hand of kindness in times of trouble or to knock you down a peg when you get too uppity. So for that reason, here's to good friends! A source of comfort and joy!
Works Cited
"Friendship Quotes, Friendship Quote Graphics, Friendship Sayings." Friendship Quotes, Friendship Quote Graphics, Friendship Sayings. Web. 5 June 2015.
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