letter to friend about growing up

Dear Best Friend,

            I am glad to have met you because you have always been there for me. Forgive me for being a little shy around you when we were little children. Back then I was less open towards new people and new things. I have also grown to understand you better, to know where you’re coming from -how your experiences changed you, how you react to certain things differently than me. Just as how I react to you depends upon my experiences. Since I’ve learned to understand you better, I also had to compromise with you. As a child I would always go for my way in games or activities, and would pout when I did not get what I wanted. Now I have learned to compromise with everyone so that the whole group, or just ourselves, will feel great about our verdict or a victory. Along with going my way, accepting advice is a big thing that I learned to do as I grew older.  When I was younger, I wasn’t interested in changing my ideas. Some changes adults, including my teachers and tutors, as well as older children suggested seemed like too much unnecessary work. I learned to take their advice and by putting it to work could boost my grades at school or increase my performance in sports. In conclusion, thank you for being so patient, supportive, and a little firm at times. I will take these experiences to heart as I journey on the road of life.

                                                                                                -Sincerely,

                                                                                                Emmanuel Perry