Our everyday heroes ..

Other people say that you won't be anyone else, you won't succeed and you won't reach your dreams, unless you do it on your own. But they're wrong, this type of people forget those heroes who stood up and continued standing behind them. The unsung warriors, the guardian angels, and our everyday heroes who gives spices to our life. These people are what we call dost, chin-gu, ami, vrend, amigo, tomodachi, kaibigan or just simply friends, they are the one who supports us every step of the way and they are the one who holds us up when we're falling apart. They are the one who adds life and color to our world. So don't ever say "you can't choose family", because obviously you can. They are the one we call friends. Good morning fellow classmates and Mr. Go. Today I will be talking to you about friendship and the important role that it plays in our lives.

   What is friendship? For me, it is simply not looking for the best, but just having the one that's just nice for you and making the best out of it. That is friendship. What is a friend then? When we talk about friendship, the first word that pops out of our mind is the word "friend". Friend literally means lover, it came from the old English word freond which means "to love". But for me, like kindergarten, a friend is the one who sat next to you and let you have the pretty red crayon, when only the ugly black one was left. A friendship is not only composed of love, it is build with trust, it grows with sincerity,becomes strong with reliability, and stands thru helpfulness and support.

   Friendship is important to all of us, its plays an important role in our lives. Friendship makes life more meaningful. Otherwise, our lives could be lonely. Everyone needs to socialize as we cannot live alone, as they say 'no man is an island' we need friends. They are our companions to keep us company during lonely times. We share our joy and sadness with them. We share our problems with them,as friends will always lend us a sympathetic ear and a shoulder to cry on when we are down. They always provide us encouragement. When we fall, friends are always there to help us get back on our feet. They will also support us in everything we do even if it's crazy. They scolds like a dad, cares like a mom,teases like a sister, irritates like a brother, and finally loves you more than a lover. That how a friend works, one body but many roles in our life.

   The key to opening up the world of friendship is not just to focus on the similarities but to accept each others faults because true friends do not judge each other. I mean, come on, friends do have similarities but they also have their differences. Friends love unconditionally. They do have their little angry moments from time to time but at the end of the day all is forgiven and forgotten.

   These kind of heroes are what make life special and worth living. The earth needs the sun to light up its surface, just as we need the friends and family who are watching our backs. So please, I beg of you, don't let your friends slip you by. Embrace the ones you love, and who love you. Hold them and protect them from the awaiting storm. Who knows when you'll need these heroes later, or when they'll need you- but no matter what, don't let the true miracles that have come into your life slip away, for some of the things learned are that there are many good friends around, but true best friends are hard to come by. Ladies and gentlemen, never forget these people watching you, guarding you through life's hardships. They will be your light, your happiness to guide you through this never ending darkness. Don't disrespect your friends, love them instead.For friendship is about respecting each other's differences.

   Thank you for touching my life in ways you may never know. My riches do not lie in material wealth, but in having friends like you  guys- a precious gift from God.