Friends Forever

A best friend is like a four leaf clover, hard to find, lucky to have. There are many people that use the word friend for the wrong reasons or just call anyone their friend. 

I am fortunate enough to have two best friends. I consider them my sisters because we grew up together in the same house. They lived in the first floor and I lived in the second floor. Their mom was my babysitter, but she was more like a second mother to me. I did everything with Jessica and Shania. We went to the park, did our homework together, had tea parties, picnics, danced, and had the time of our lives. The girls are still my best friends. We are actually talking right now through a video call. We plan to have our kids be the best of friends as well. 

      We have to remember that not everyone is our friend. Some people will come into our life for a short while. In that short period of time, we learn lessons. Friends are supposed to support you, they help you grow, bring out the best in you, and they are always honest... even if a dress makes you look fat. It is essential to connect with people on a deeper level. You should be surrounding yourself with people that want the same things as you do, or things that are a little different, as long as its positive. Make the best out of every friendship you cherish because real friends are hard to find. Pick your friends wisely. 

Vocabulary:

clover: a herb that has four leaves

fortunate: being lucky

babysitter: Someone who takes care of a child

honest: truthful

essential: something of importance

surrounding: something that surrounds

positive: good attitude

cherish: to hold dearly

wisely: knowing how to pick or judge something

Vocabulary Exercise:

Circle the appropriate vocabulary word for each sentence

1. They (fortunate/cherish) their grandmothers necklace.

2. Cynthia was (positive/honest) to her mother about what happened earlier.

3. The (essential/surrounding) areas are not safe.

4. Her (babysitter/clover) woke up early because her parents worked early.

5. She held the (honest/clover) until she got home.

6.Consider yourself (fortunate/surrounding) for having a home and a family.

7. It is (positive/essential) to complete your homework.

8. We remained (babysitter/positive) throughout the hardships.

Grammar Point: Verb tenses

Verb tenses are expressed in the past, present, and future.

The past (something that already happened)

examples: ran, slept, cooked

The present (something that is happening at the moment)

examples: cooking, eating, writing

The future (something will happen)

examples: she will write a book tomorrow, they will eat dinner at their friend's house

Grammar Activity:

Write three sentences using the past, present or future tense.