You must find out for yourself just who is good for you and who isn't. .
My friend Patrick and I have been through just about everything together. We have been friends since we were in middle school and have remained strong ever since. The day I realized when he was one of my closest friends was the day I went to go visit him at his school, Birmingham-Southern College last year. I remember being so excited to go to college and see what its all about. Being so excited to see my friend whom I hadn't seen since he left in August. When I got down there I was overjoyed that he and his friends had set up everything for me, they cleaned their room, a strange sight for a bunch of college students, they even had arranged a party just for me, of course there were about 500 other people there but I was in awe at the spectacle. I believe that true friends do things for one another without being asked to, they know each other well enough they don't need to be told when to do something or how to do it, they know what their friend likes and dislikes. .
I have already talked about Patrick, now I'll introduce you to my friend Tyriek. We met each other in middle school and hit it off right away. We would be over at my house everyday after school, just hanging out, doing homework, or playing basketball. Once we hit high school was when I realized that I needed to keep Tyriek in my life. Not only is he a good kid with a good heart, meaning he always is looking out for me and wants the best for me. But he makes me think. He asks the tough questions I don't want to ask myself. Asks the questions I don't want to know the answers to. He gives me the brutal honest truth and it in turn sets me free. I remember last year when I was having a shitty time dealing with some friends and some personal problems, Tyriek asked me "Why bro? Why do you continue to be friends with them? Is it because you are too self conscious about what the rest of the friend group will think of you?" and thats all I needed to hear.
These friends are good because there are never any chances to take with them. ... Not ones personal life. ... In the long run they are good to have and to talk to. ... Many experiences have occurred between two best friends or even a group of best friends. ... Choosing friends wisely is a good habit to get into, for there are many bad influences in the world today. ...
After the initial meeting, I interact with them to see what type of person they are and whether or not I think our personalities are compatible and if I think they would make a good friend. Before I can take a look at the sometimes mysterious process of becoming friends with someone, I have to reveal some personal information. ... I spend more time with them than usual for the purpose of sharing experiences, but also for continued evaluation. ... This not only leads to a closer relationship, it provides a set of common experiences we can both draw upon. ... I prefer to have a small group o...
Of course, Facebook's success has spawned numerous other sites geared to specific age groups and demographics. ... Writer Fabian continues, "Facebook and My Space are virtual experiences. ... In conclusion, Facebook on the surface is a socially acceptable networking site for college students and others to connect, share experiences, and meet old friends. ... People on Facebook rarely meet or interact in person, so they do not develop good interpersonal skills. ... Facebook, social networking, MySpace, personal profile, Freshman Facebook, interpersonal skills, communication, online mar...
It seemed like such a bad thing at the time, I lost all my friends and moved so far from everything I knew, and seemed as if nothing good would occur. ... There I found my best friend, Tanner Sharp, standing in the yard with our little group of friends yelling one of his usually absentminded statements. ... This was probably the most beneficial experience that any young person could possibly imagine. ... Their interest was now in driving cars, going to parties, having study groups and following the football teams. ... In summary, this enlightening experience can only add credence to my life ...
My personal opinion is that, to be able to begin to appreciate serious music, to a certain degree, you have to be "initiated". ... It can also, especially with teenagers, play an important social role, for example, when a group of friends like the same styles of music. ... However, through personal experience, I find that serious music can be much more indirect. ... After having listened to a good piece of serious Romantic music, an "initiated" listener can walk away from the performance with the realisation that this experience has given him something which everyday life lacks. ...
The looking-glass self can also be applied to my experiences. ... A primary group is a small, tightly integrated group whose members share personal and lasting relationships. When one thinks of a primary group, they usually think of families and close friends. These groups are considered "primary" because they are among the first groups we experience in life. ... Like all of the children interviewed in "Death in Gaza," my family and close friends are my reference group. ...
That is because the children lose invaluable ties to friends that may be able to help them cope with the new stress they are faced with. ... Sadness is the primary reaction of the children in this age group. ... Many boys in this age group become rebellious and uncontrollable. ... Many females from single-parent families have tendencies to have children out of wedlock and generally have a negative opinion of their personal relationships. ... Whether a divorce is good or bad, nearly half of all marriages in today's modern age end in divorce. ...
