MY BEST FRIEND
Best friends are not just companions; they are the quiet strength in your weakest moments, the laughter in your darkest days, and the ones who see your unfiltered self and love you anyway. Wamika is that for me. More than a friend—she is home.
The Unexpected Beginning of a Lifelong Friendship
Our journey didn’t begin with an instant connection. In fact, during our first year of college, we were just two people who happened to be in the same orientation group. I remember the day we truly became friends—it wasn’t during a fun event or a planned outing.
It was a bad day for me, one of those days where everything feels overwhelming. I had just received some disappointing news and was sitting alone in the library, staring blankly at my notes, pretending to study. Without a word, Wamika walked in, took the seat next to me, and slid a chocolate bar across the table.
She didn’t ask me what was wrong. She didn’t push me to talk. She just sat there, quietly unwrapping her own chocolate, chewing thoughtfully, as if we had done this a hundred times before. And somehow, that simple act—of sitting beside me, of silently saying “I’m here”—was enough to make me feel less alone.
From that day on, Wamika became my person.
Creating Memories Through Shared Passions
We discovered our shared love for crafting soon after, and our friendship found a rhythm in creativity. Late-night DIY projects, crafting decorations for college events, and even random creative experiments that often ended in hilarious disasters—those became our thing. One time, we spent an entire weekend trying to make handmade candles, convinced we’d start a small business. Instead, we ended up with a kitchen covered in melted wax, a few lopsided candles, and stomachs aching from laughter.
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But beyond the laughter and shared hobbies, what I love most about Wamika is her unwavering presence. She has this quiet way of making people feel seen and valued, without needing grand gestures or elaborate words. When I doubt myself, she reminds me of who I am. When I’m lost, she doesn’t give me directions—she walks the path with me until I find my way.
Distance Can’t Break a Bond with a Best Friend
Now, life has taken her to another country, far from the campus halls where our friendship began. But no amount of distance can change what we have. Our video calls, filled with updates and deep conversations, are my favorite part of the week. And every time I see a crafting project, I think of her and smile, knowing that no matter where we are in the world, we are still creating memories together.
A best friend is more than just a companion; they are the one who stands by you through life’s ups and downs. Some friendships fade with time and distance. But with Wamika, I know one thing for sure—she will always be just one call away, one message away, one heartbeat away. Because true friends don’t just stay in your life. They stay in your heart.
And Wamika will always have a place in mine.