The People That Create Us

What is friendship? Is it just people to be with? Or is something more? I've always had differences from everyone else. I can remember when I could count how many friends I had on one hand. Given, I had other "friends" but not the people that I truly consider friends. According to www.merriam-webster.com, a friend is one attatched to another by affection or esteem. I find that definition to be so vague and indescript. A true friend cannot be explained in a simple sentence or definition; because a friend and their meaning vary person to person. A friend to one person may be the exact opposite to another. What fascinates me is the affect of friends on an individual. In my opinion, a person is not just there, they don't simply exist and grow on their own. An individual is created by those around them, they use the actions of others to build their character. A real friend is family; they protect you and provide safety when you need it most. A lack of blood similarity doesn't stop brotherly/sisterly love.

Until this year, I haven't had true friends. I mean, one or two here or there of course, but never the same as i have now. After involving myself fully in the theatre/music/art world, I have found somewhere that I can call a home. I feel like home is not necessarily a house, I feel that is just commonly thought of as synonomous. Instead I believe a home is somewhere safe, a haven where anything can be shared and everything feels right. My family, my parents and brother, have always been there, always. And they always will be. I am ever grateful for everything I've recieved from having the most wonderful family in the world. However, I feel there is a place for everything; by that I mean some things that occur, that are shared with the family are completely different from those with friends. I know there are certain things I would not want to discuss with my family, however those things would literally make everything right if talked about with friends. Friends are family to me. TRUE friends, which are rare and few but always there. Always. They are the people that create you and me. They get us through the hard times and they go through them with us. And those who don't, are weeded out slowly until only 'they' are left. They being those who us. Those who ARE us. I mean, if they create us, aren't they a part of us. It's a mysterious thing. People grow together; a common cliche phrase which is so unbelievably evident looking at people. When two people talk simultaneously and freak each other out, it's proven. People become one another in a sense. They create each other and in the process create themselves using the same thoughts and ideals. Phenomenons such as this are indescribable and irrational. And yet, wonderful things to experience.

A life without friends is hardly a life. How could we live without people taking a ride along with us. After all, "success is not the same alone".

"Walk you Home" by Karmina
Slow down, what's on your mind?
It's alright, I'm on your side.
I hate to see your injury, I wish that you could transfer all
Your pain to me.
Stay here, it's ok to cry.
Let me help you make it right.
Lets turn on a radio, let the bands remind you that you're not
Alone.
We all get low.

Even the brave may depend on someone.
The moon only shines with the help of the sun.
It's not as safe when you're walking alone.
I'll walk you home.

Sun's out, but it feels like rain.
So I will, illuminate your day.
I'm afraid I'm losing it, what's it gonna take for me to get
through this?

Even the brave may depend on someone,
The moon only shines with the help of the sun.
It's not as safe when you're walking alone.
I'll walk you home.

Need the band to play the song.
Someone's hand to keep you strong.
It's harder when you're on your own.
Success is not the same alone.
Can't have up without the down.
Need the straight to have the round.
I'll provide the harmony,
Your song is best accompanied.

Even the brave may depend on someone,
the moon only shines with the help of the sun.
It's not as safe when you're walking alone.
I'll walk you home.