Day 11 - Emma

So, there’s this girl. Her name is Emma, and she is one of my favorite people in the entire world. We’ve only become best friends recently, within the past year. Although we’ve basically grown up together, I only just realized how great of a person she is. She has introduced me to many things, from new foods to new clothing, and she has given me a totally different perspective on everything. Emma has changed my life for the better, and I am so thankful for a best friend like her.

Emma and I are total opposites, personality-wise. She is very straightforward, always honest with people, and she isn’t afraid to express her opinions. But, Emma can also be very shy when it comes to opening up to new people. I, on the other hand, am a very shy person in general. It can take months, or even years, for me to warm up to a new person. In class, I don’t like answering questions, for I am afraid of getting it wrong and looking foolish. I also try hard to please others, and often find that I am not doing the same for myself. Emma has shown me that not everything I do needs to be perfect, and I should stop stressing about making others happy. Emma gives me different ways of looking at everything – whether it’s a math problem, or a picture I took with my camera, she interprets it in a totally different way than I do.

I think that our opposite personalities are one of the main reasons why we’re such good friends. Emma is so free-spirited and individual, while I rely on others most of the time. Emma isn’t worried about fitting in, or looking “cool” in front of her peers, unlike me. She focuses on making herself happy, which is something that I’ve always looked up to. I respect her, but in the best-friends-who-envy-each-other kind of way. I’m sure she’s not totally confident in herself, but who is? Emma uses her individuality and unique personality to drive her social life, which is one of my favorite things about her. In all honesty, she is such a great person, and I enjoy (almost) every second I spend with her. And as graduation draws closer and closer with every day, I can’t help but worry that we’ll lose touch, and I will never be as close with her again.