What is a friend.

What is a friend? Actually, there are lots of definition for the word Friend. Yes, each of us has its own belief of what true friends are. I may not have the capability to decribe it deepfully, but one definition striked me most.

A real friend is the one who Walks in when the rest of the world Walks out. Always thank God for having them because you might not find such good friends like them in your life anymore.

This is the best definition of what really true friends are, for me. Simply because, based on my own experiences, I strongly believe that friends are always there to help you in times of trouble or in times when you're so down.

I can really compare the true friends from the fake ones. It's obvious. They just didn't know how obvious they act so stupid in front of me. I am really curious of how they'll feel when they're just acting so fake in front of me, right? Yeah, i know you're curious too. Of course it's awkward. I know it's hard to talk or to bond with the people who dislike you. Well, im already imune of that system. I know a lot of haters around there. I just don't mind them. Someday, their insecurities will surely kill them, really.

Good thing i have these true friends that never pull me down. They were the one's who pulled me up when i was so down. Emotionally, Mentaly or Socialy. Hey, I'm not sure if their as true as the truth, but one thing's for sure, these gals love me so much. I know they do. I can feel it even if they don't tell me or express it to me in public. I know deep inside them that they appreciate the real Sophia. The Sophia that they first met in school. The Sophia that is funny, crazy and sometimes annoying. I know they enjoy my company, my guides and even my freaking and sometimes, corny jokes. Without them, my life would suck. Thank God i have these super duper ultra mega great Friends. I mean, MY TRUE FRIENDS. Capital letters because they are very important in my life just like how important a title is for a book.

When i was still studying in La Salle Academy in Iligan City, i didn't feel a spark that would tell me that i had already found my true friends. But there was none at all, really. Honestly, i feel that i don't actually fit to stay long in La Salle Academy. You know, when you hear these words, the first reaction would really be Wow, or Woah. Something like that. Hehehe. I am just a simple girl living in a very simple life. Not like other studs there, wherein they are close to perfection. I mean, they are rich, beautiful, and smart people. Now, look at me, i just don't belong in that school. Sigh.

Until i came to the situation wherein i need to leave La Salle, my dad and the whole Lanao Del Norte and continue my journey here in Cebu. My emotions were mixed when my mom told me about it. Happy, because finally, after 5 years, i'll be back in my beloved hometown. Sad, because i will leave my dad, my friends and my Alma Mater, La Salle. Frightened, because i still don't have the courage to mingle with new people, probably, to bond with strangers. It's just so awkward. Exactly, it was freaking hard to leave the people that i consider as friends and family there. But lately, i accepted the fact that God has better plans for me here in the queen city of the south, my birth place, Cebu. I am always ready to face trials and problems here in my new environment because i know, deep in me, that God is just there enlightening my spirit to be brave and courageous enough to face all kinds of misseries.



Honestly, I discovered my true friends in St. Mary's Academy in Dalaguete, Cebu. It might not be the most famous or the best school in the Philippines, but it has the best people that are either studying or working in it. These people are so accomodating and so hospitable. When i was still an alien in SMA, they really introduced the school to me without any doubts. That's why i am so lucky to be friends with them. My classmates say that they are the one's who are lucky to meet me because I'm a witty person. Im fun, im approachable and most especially, i am understanding. They say that I'm the kind of person that listens. Who gives them advices or guidelines about their life. I may not have lots of experiences but they gave their whole trust and they even seek advices from me. They are also kind because they share details about their life. Just like their secrets or private problems. With that, i am so overwhelmed that they appreciated me, Sophia Marie Benoloac Salas and, what kind of person I am outside and inside. I love my friends no matter what happens. Through storms and hurricanes, I am just here waiting for them to approach me. I am always here to listen, to advice and to love them. Indeed, they are lucky to have me as one of their friend, but I believe that I am luckier because I've met such magnificent creatures like them.