It’s funny because I love to listen, and I love to give advice! Some of my friends have told me they tell me everything…….. because they simply trust me and value my opinion. Although I have a hard time trusting people, because of a few incidents with old best friends; I know I am a good friend. I always put my friends before myself, and no one can tell me differently. I would never befriend or judge one of my friends for who they are or the decisions they make. I will always be there for my friends when they need me, if they make decisions they could have done without, I will help them see they are a strong person and hold their hand as we find the right path together. Although I’m aware I am only 16 I feel as if I have a good understanding of myself. Yes at times I am surprised at what I learn about myself… but I am strong enough to fix my problems and accept them. I’m here to share my real self with others. If you don’t like who I am good for you……. it couldn’t change me, or even make a difference to me. I love meeting people that inspire me, and to tell you the truth half of them are 16 years old. Even though we’re just teenagers some of the people I know are quite amazing to me. I can see who are true leaders, and who are strong; I can tell a follower and someone that is in desperate need of a reality check, right away. Most of my friends are still in need of finding themselves… who am I trying to kid… so am I; but I’m almost positive I’m on the right track. I make mistakes probably everyday, but I’m willingly and open-minded enough to notice them. I like to think I am a very accepting person, so it is hard for me to understand why some people like to judge others so much. A good friend once told me “To each their own”, I know a very old and short saying… but if you really think about it, it means so much! It’s something I’m trying to live by now… I know people don’t always accept who I am, and maybe they don’t even notice it… maybe one day they will, maybe they won’t ever; but I can’t get anger or upset at people who just don’t understand me.
Another thing, I truely love my friends with every ounce of me! Sometimes when I love you, it’s hard for me to see anything but the good in you. For that reason I have had many disappointments; but I am positive one day I will love someone who loves me for everything I am…. I really can’t wait for that day.
I honestly can’t take all the credit for the person I am today because I truly believe “A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.” That includes loved ones who are still with me, those who have passed, friends, class mates, teachers and even friends I have lost along the way.