Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed the boy ahead of him had tripped and dropped all of the books he was carrying, along with two sweaters, a baseball bat, a glove and a small tape recorder. Mark knelt down and helped the boy pick up the scattered articles. Since they were going the same way, he helped to carry part of the ( Read more... )

My friend Boyet knows me so well that he can tell you what I like to eat when I'm tired, when I'm in the mood to celebrate a special occasion, or when I'm sad. He also knows the kind of music I like, the books I read, and the places I frequently visit. It took a long time for him to reach this level of knowledge about me. He had to observe me in ( Read more... )

How Could You?
(a poem by Confideo)

How could you be so bold to say that you love me
When the truth is that you don't really know me
You find my actions difficult to comprehend
Because you don't know where I'm coming from, my friend

The person I am today is just a result
Of my experiences as a child and adult
They are very diff'rent from what you ( Read more... )

While coming out of a department store, I saw a girl helping her friend regain her balance. She said something that made me laugh but feel sad at the same time -- "That's one thing I admire about you. You're the only one I know who can sprain her ankle while walking, even when you're wearing flat shoes."

Her funny comment reminded me of Boyet, my ( Read more... )

People from all walks of life agree that true friendship is more precious than the most expensive gem in the world.

The following are some of my favorite quotes on friendship: (1) "If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!" - Ecclesiastes 4:10; (2) "The most I can do for my friend is ( Read more... )