SOUL SISTERS.

FALL 2009 ™

Friends are the pearls of our life. This word bears its great meaning only to those who could understand the greatness of its meaning. It's something sacred, it needs to be cherished and built up for many years with much care. Goran Stojanov once said, "One should always take care when making a choice of a friend - as the friends are the ones you pick by yourself." My opinion is a bit different than Goran's, I prefer to say, "Friends come and go, but with the precious few, we shall live our lives happily."

I agree that friends come in to our life spontaneously. Therefore, there is little more than picking a part. Making Friends is the process, which is a very unique one. It depends on the person one is trying to become friends with, it depends on one's gender, it depends on one's age, but most importantly it depends on one's own personality. It's a complex, magical process, which must contain fluidity that will start spinning the wheel.

FALL 2009 ™

We all have a desire to have friends. It is what makes us reach out of our shells and take the chance of being hurt. It is not easy figuring out who is a friend and who is not. I believe Maluz, to be a true friend. We met in high school and have known each other for almost eight years. Maluz and I have been through many good and hard times together. In addition, we have experienced so many adventures together.

I consider Maluz to be a true friend. A true friend is there for you when you need them. To have a true friend is a remarkable thing. To find someone that shares similar interests, who cares about who you are and what you are doing. A true friend is there for you when you need them. Someone who you are not embarrassed to cry in front of, who you can tell the deepest darkest secrets to and know they will be safe. An old rule of thumb is that a true friend is someone you can call after months or even years, and speak as if not a day had passed. Maluz and I have experienced this, we were parted from each other for about a year and half while she was in Japan to spend some time with her family. Once we came in contact with each other, it was as though we never skipped a beat.

True friends come along so rarely, and I am so thankful to have met her that we must move past anything that threatens them and see the big picture. Without our friendships, we are indeed lost. Whatever happens, we should always keep our true friends close to our heart. Tell them how much they mean to you. Do not let them slip away. If they do, go out and get them back. The bonds we make during these days will serve to keep us going in the months and years ahead.

SUMMER 2009 ™

There are many types of people in the world and many types of friends. Knowing that, it becomes all the more important to select the right people so that one might have the correct friends.