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HAYWIRE Issue 4 Fall 2014 The Importance of Good Friends A “This I Believe” Essay by Nelly Spek, 12a Moving from the big city of Berlin to a small town in Southern Georgia was a huge adjustment for me. Everything changed when I moved; simple everyday life became a challenge. I am very independent and I love being able to go places whenever I want, so I took full advantage of the public transportation in Berlin. All of a sudden, I had to ask my host family, my friends, and even my friend’s friends for a ride. I couldn’t drive back then and it made me feel like I was ten years old again. I have to admit, the busses and trains in Berlin were not always the cleanest and the smell of sweat in summer was not really inviting. Traveling in a nice car with leathers seats was definitely more comfortable, but the enormous dependency I had on others while living in Georgia nearly drove me crazy. In addition to the change of climate, there were many other cultural differences that made the transition from Germany to America extremely challenging. In the beginning, I often wanted to give up and just go back to my normal life back in Berlin, where I thought I belonged. My friend once told me, “you can always find friends, regardless of where you live.” I now believe that’s true. Despite the frustration that came with the many cultural differences, I was able to make new friends by joining sports teams at school. I believe, from that point on, I began to see my new life from a different perspective. The cultural differences were no longer distressing; I was able to see them in a more beautiful way. Suddenly it wasn’t so bad to ask Jasmyn, my friend from the cheerleading team, for a ride to practice. We rolled down the windows, listened to our favorite songs and let the wind blow through our hair. Experiences like this made me forget about the lonely bus and train rides in Berlin. We eventually became best friends, which made cheerleading practice and games much more fun. Having somebody to share my experience with felt more comforting. Jasmyn, as well as many of 34 Unknown Artist
my other good friends in Georgia, helped me experience this new life in a way I would have never considered possible in the beginning. I have so many great memories with them, from going mud bogging in a four-wheeler to tubing down the river. Whenever I think of my time in Georgia now, a smile appears on my face. They managed to make a small town in Georgia, where everything was different, feel like home. I came to the realization that it isn’t about where you are, but who you are with that matters. This, I believe. HAYWIRE Issue 4 Fall 2014 Cartoon Selection Anonymous Artist 35
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