This is a columne, which has been written by my Cousine. It's a columne about real friendship and its true value. -
The three basic necessities a person needs to survive in the world is water, shelter, and food. Food is the basis of life and death. Some may be happy just eating a decent meal, but it is always nice to have a pleasant memorable dinner prepared especially for you. For me, I was lucky enough to receive such a meal at a young age of ten. It wasn’t my birthday or a holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving; it wasn’t a meal prepared by my mom; it was a rather cheesy surprise dinner bash my friends in Mississippi prepared the day before I left for Korea. From this experience I learned one of the most valuable lessons in the world – true friendship remains with you.
Before I left for Korea from Starkville, Mississippi, I decided say my last good-byes to my long-time, loving friends. However, to my dismay only one out of five of my best friends could actually make time for me. Kristin was my best friend from when we were in pre-school. We grew up in the same neighborhood, went to the same school, were always in the same homeroom, and always sat next to each other. Without Kristin, I wouldn’t have been able to meet my other four great friends because as the only Asian girl at school I was too shy to speak to the other kids, however, Kristin helped me overcome my fear and open up to new people. She also helped me emotionally- crying with me when I was sad and laughing with me when I was happy. From her, I learned what real friends do for each other.
As we were reminiscing the times from our preschool years to fourth grade, Kristin suggested having dinner at the skating rink for one last time. At the skating rink, Kristin told me to wait outside at first. As I later entered an unusually dark rink, suddenly the whole place lit up with Christmas lights and I saw my five best friends behind a cake they had made for me. I couldn’t believe my eyes, and I still can’t forget how happy I felt at that moment. Even though the food wasn’t a three – star French cuisine, it was the best dinner prepared for me in my lifetime.
The best meal in the world is not about what you eat, but who you are enjoying your meal with. For me, I had spent my best meal with the most important people in the world after my parents, - my friends. Spending my last day in Mississippi eating pizza, chicken, and a gallon full of strawberry ice-cream with my friends was the most memorable and delicious meal I have ever had in my life. The people who taught me what friendship really meant – an invaluable and timeless love for each other. - Dont think that i'm lazy but this essay impressed me alot because witout my friends i wont be the person who i am right now.
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