I am so appreciative to have met all of my amazing friends. We always have fun together no matter what we are doing. If I were upset or needed someone to talk to, they're the first people I would turn to. Before I met my friends I was extremely shy, but they have helped me gain confidence. I love how I can just be myself around them. I feel so lucky to be surrounded by a group of such caring people. I am grateful for not only the friends I have now but also the friends I have made in the past. For instance, I remember being best friends with a girl who lived on my street. She was kind to everyone she met and very considerate. Though she moved away in the third grade, the way she treated others continues to inspire me to do the same. I was afraid of being separated from my friends once we graduate and move away; however, I have realized that even though the distance between us may change, the bond we have will not change. The lessons I've learned with them and the memories we made together will stay with me for many years to come.
My parents are the most kindest people I know. They are so supportive and always help me when I need it. Everyday they go out of their way to take care of me. From my dad, I learned how to care for others. For example, today I stayed home from school because I got sick, I had two projects due today so my dad drove to school and handed them in to my teachers for me so they would not be counted as late. He dropped everything to do this. From my mom, I learned about forgiveness. Whenever I do something wrong my mom is always the first person to forgive me. She helped me learn from my mistakes rather than feel bad about them. I learn a lot of my parents; from how to play sudoku to how to jump rope. From how to cook pasta to how to do algebra. I would not be who I am today without my mom and dad. I am so grateful to have them as my parents.
