It’s amazing how the people around you such as
family and those you choose to be a part of your life such as friends have an
effect on the kind of person you are. Growing up I unknowingly (which I’m well
aware of now) adopted certain characteristics at home, and during the days
spent at school. Be it a way of speaking to others, style of walking, how I
think and plenty of others. Not quite sure where I got my (sometimes) awkward
body language and hand gestures; but in any case.
I love how diverse the family is, and the buffet
of influences they show through their actions and how they live out their
lives. My mother is such a strong woman, and I’m not only grateful for her life
but the unwavering love and dedication she has towards the Lord. I pray to
reach such a level in my spiritual life one day. Through thick and thin she has
been there and carried the burden of the entire family.
I’m jealous of the strength and independence my
sister has, and the way she fabulously carries herself. She can also be such a
character; nothing is more enjoyable then her random shot bursts of
childishness. I think mine can be quite weird, so I try to keep them at a
minimum when I’m around people, though I don’t think I’m doing a good job at
that. And I like how my nephew reminds me about maintaining the child at heart.
The way I look up to both my brothers: nothing pleases me more than being able
to be on the same wavelength as them. I’ve always thought that they were so
cool, and I still do to this day. So there are some things I like to plagiarize
from them.
The friends I’ve had the pleasure of making
throughout the years from primary until varsity are such a blessing to me. And
what makes it better is that it’s a diverse group of people: different races,
backgrounds, upbringing and beliefs make it all the more interesting. Example,
I never knew “Pardon me?” was the preferred term for “Huh?” and spoons are
primarily reserved for eating soup. I still use that “Huh?” and eat all meals
with a spoon, but I do conform when I feel it’s necessary to do so.
The different things these people do and pursuit
really inspires me. I’m blessed to have friends that have a big heart for
family and friends, who are into extreme sports like surfing, who are pushing
music careers by getting involved, who share the same love for computers as I
do, interested in careers in science and commerce, who are practically like
family, travel the world making a difference in children’s lives, hard-working
and dedicated, seeking God’s heart and many more.
I don’t mention usually mention such things, but
Lord knows I couldn’t ask for a better group of friends. Well…maybe I could
lol.
