Ananda

It’s one in the morning. I’m tired and falling asleep, so I must apologize if my sentences are not formed coherently and I’m not making sense, but I need to write my Rookie piece and I need to finish an essay. This is the third time I’ve written this, because my laptop is failing me and deciding to delete everything I type.

OK. The matter at hand. Friendship: such a simple social construct. There are so many different types of friends. Some of you might have one friend that fits into every category. Like any relationship, there should be a foundation of trust and respect. Of course, this isn’t for everyone. But what’s underneath the surface? Why are we drawn to some people, and not to others? It probably sounds like a stupid question, but everyone has friends, even if they’re reluctant to admit it. So why does Person A make me laugh and not Person B, and why does Person B make Person A laugh? I’m sorry. I ramble and lose the point often when I write and I’m tired. But what exactly is friendship? It’s not the same feeling you have with your family, which can often be an obligation. With friendship, it’s (hopefully) your choice.

I’m going to assume I’m making sense, and I must apologize if I don’t. There are so many late-night questions in my head right now. Also, I’m hungry. ♦