Robert Hall once wrote, "A friend should be one in whose understanding and virtue we can equally confide, and whose opinion we can value at once for its justness and its sincerity." I strongly agree with this quote. A friend should be someone who we understand and whose opinion we can value. A friend is always going to be present for the best times in life and even the worse times in life. They are people who listen and give advice in order to make their friend feel special and feel like they will always have someone to talk to.
This quote is important and valuable to me because friendship is something I will always cherish. When I am going through a difficult situation and I need someone to talk to, my friends will always be there for me. They help me through the ups and downs and sometimes the biggest decisions in life. I do not know where I would be without them. They are some of the most important people in my life; they are my family and they will always be close to me and my heart.
Having a friend is a special gift in life that we will always love and remember. Imagine going through everyday life not having that one person who makes you smile or who even makes you cry. Without a friend we would not be the people we are today. Friendship can change an attitude, a perspective, and even an outlook on life. They are the people who we can trust and can tell almost anything to. The best part of having a friend is not being judged. They are here to guide and support any choice or decision you make and no matter what, they will always push you to be the best and to strive in what you believe in.
Not only are friends loyal and trustworthy, they are also the people who shine a smile on your face everday. Just think about it: How many times do you smile or laugh a day when you are around your friends? I am pretty sure the answer is countless. We laugh and smile so many times when we are around our friends that we cannot even count. Some of the best memories that we experience in our lives are with our friends and they are memories that are unforgetable. Friendship is a part of life that we will always have with us and it is something very special that people should not overlook.
I could completely relate to your piece. Everything you stated was true, there are always those times when I need a friend. Your piece used great examples that explained what friends really are. Hall’s quote became easily understood through your response. You made me understand what it meant to be a friend, that one must be “loyal” and “trustworthy”. I believe that friendship should be something sacred and, through your blog I have realized to always keep that in mind.
ReplyDeleteJenny,this piece has me in awe.your writing about friends is so honest and so close to home that I can't help but actually picture in my head what a friend is like but that's because your descriptive when your defining them. :) overall your writing is great because makes me think about my friends nowadays and I will keep all this info in mind.
ReplyDeleteThis piece was very sweet Jenny. Most of the time this is true when it comes to friends. We all depend on our friends to make our day and make us feel better. You describe how a good friend should be and I definitely comply with you when you state how we laugh and have all these memorable times with our friends because that's what we're suppose to do. You absolutely remind me of what a good friend is and I enjoyed reading it :) .
ReplyDeleteThis quote is so easy to relate to. Friendship is such a vital thing to have in life, it's a gift and privilege to have with someone. Friendship is having a bond with someone where you know you have mutual respect and can trust one another, and it's important we all have at least one person we can rely on and wholeheartedly trust. This little piece was absolutely great, and makes me so grateful to have friends (like you) in my life! ;)
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I loved this entry because friendship is a BIGG thing to me. The concept of being someones "friend" is greatly misinterpretted now days and your blog tells readers what true friendship is keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI think this applies itself in it own because we always choose a friend that is like us in a way. But their are also those times we choose that bad friend but we became their friend because we liked them at first and obviuosly valued their opinion.I liked how you right off the bat expressed your opinion.Thank you.
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