Influential People #13

   When I was a kid growing up my mom gave me all sorts of advice. Today I can still hear her saying, “Eesha choose your friends carefully. They are the ones who will be there for you when you need them.” My friends at Newtown Friends have influenced my life in more ways then I can ever imagine. Without them I wouldn’t be the person I am today. All twenty-nine of my classmates in someway have impacted my time at Newtown Friends in big and small ways. If I tried to write all the ways my friends have influenced me, it would be a long list.

   Alessandra is one of my newest friends this year. Through the course of this year we have grown a lot closer! One of the characteristics I love most about Alessandra is her willingness to help her friends no matter what. She is somebody you can always count on to have your back. We always find ways to make each other laugh, even when the joke isn’t even that funny. Whenever I’m with her I find myself always laughing. She has a very artistic personality and is insanely creative. She’s inspired me to express myself further than I have, and I will always be thankful for that.

   Another one of my new friends is Jessie. She is one of the funniest people I have ever met. We have so many jokes about donuts and other meaningless things. I can talk to her and always find myself smiling no matter how bad of a mood I am in. 

   Emma has been my best friend since 6^th grade. We have been through a lot together. We have had so many fun experiences at camp and school. She has introduced me to Urban Outfitters and rainbow sprinkle pancakes. Without her making me feel fat everyday by eating healthier than everyone else in the class I never would have started eating healthier. Emma has taught me that it is okay to be different and you don’t need to be perfect all the time.

   YeonJae is one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life. In the three years I have gone to school with her she has never said a mean thing about anybody. She shares her Korean chocolate crackers with me everyday without getting irritated like most people would.

   Ben is one of the people in my life that makes me laugh every day. He is one of the people who can cheer you up anytime. If I can use one word to describe Ben it would be supermegafoxyawesomehot (Ben told me to write this.) 

   Sam is one of the best friends anyone could have. He would stick up for you and wouldn’t ever judge you. He is always there for you when you need him and is really funny. He is insanely funny and always makes you laugh when you are around him. Sam has an unique personality, and is never afraid to be different.