The day my life changed

What is a friend? To some people a friend is a person who you can spend time and hang out with. To others, is just somebody to call when in need of something, nothing else. But, to me, a friend is much more than that: someone so special with whom you can share all of your joyful moments, sadness, achievements, and frustrations in life. It is just as the Bible says in Proverbs 17:17: “A true companion is loving all the time, and is a brother that is born for when there is distress”. So, with that been said, I will like to share with you a story that shows the importance of meeting new people, regardless of their age, size and nationality. Because, sometimes the people you least expects becomes your best friend. It all began three years ago when my dad lost his job and decided to move to Texas hoping he could find a good job. As soon as he told us the news I got excited because it was something new. But at the same time, I was sad because I was leaving all of my family and friends behind…it was a rollercoaster of emotions. The day finally came when I had to move, and as soon as my plane arrived in Houston, Texas a smack of cold air hit me; I was not in Puerto Rico anymore. Still, I was happy because I knew it was a new beginning for all of us. My uncle picked us up at the airport and showed us the city with its big buildings, highways and malls. He told us we could stay at his place as long as we needed to or until my dad could find somewhere else to live. At first, it felt like I was on vacations, but as the days passed I started to feel homesick. To top it all, school was in section and we needed to attend. My dad enroll me in this humongous school that had lockers all over, air conditioner in every single part of the school, a football and soccer field, a basketball court, a running track, and a gym...it sure was different from my old school. I did not make friends the first or the second day. By the end of the week I lost all hope of