Friends for life

Friendships not only tell alot about who we are, in fact they make us who we are. You will know when a friendship is true when it brings out the best in you. Take a look at friends around you. DO they bring out the best in you? Here are some common reasons why people become friends :

1. Common background
2. Common interest
3. Somebody you spent time with anyway
4. Somebody you see frequently anyway

These are a few reasons how people choose friends. Yes, it is the easy, natural way to choose a friend but it is not always in our best interest. Sure, it's a human's nature to try to get along with colleagues, neighbours, siblings and anyone else. Em, that is unless you are an anti-social fella. But the fact is we have to choose our friends, the people whom we are going to open up to, very carefully. Even well-meaning friends can be dream-slashers. On the other hand, some friends have a way of building up your dreams. As we always said, true friends will often lend a hand. Therefore a true frindship should:

1. encourage you to live your dream
2. support you towards your goals
3. symphathize for your losses and help you find a silver lining
4. build your self-esteem

Hmmph, that all sounds like a perfect friend ain't it? Well, how many of those friends have you meet in your life? Yes, ppl alwiz say that true friends have the above characteristics. Well, it's true in a way. As for me, I had alwiz feel that a true friend is one that you can count on no matter what. And yes, I'm grateful for all of you that had came into my life. What's me without you guys n gals? From the current mamak geng back to the secondary skool geng. Thanks alot for coming into my life. I may not be there for u guys at times but I sincerely had you guys close to my heart.

In life, we will meet many types of friends. Some of whom will end up being best buddies while some might just walk out of your life. Some friends will help you in life while some will just bring trouble to you. The fact is, we will not know which category they belong to until a situation arises. When you know who your true friends are, grab them and never let go. They are the ones that will walk with you no matter which path you choose. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge my friends.

• To those that I haven't met for a long time, How are you guys doing?
• To those that are going/studying overseas, Do take care and study hard!
• To those that I hadn't been good enuf, I'm so sorry.
• To those that have graduated, Good luck in worklife and keep in touch k!
• To those that I have just met, I hope our friendship will work out.
• Lastly, to all my friends out there, I wish you all the very best in life!

P.S : I would like to dedicate this entry to a friend of mine who had just lost a best friend due to some reason. It's in tough times of our life that we realize who our true friends are. Glad you realized it sooner rather than later.