noticing seasons is important

Leadership
By: Sara Mohan

It’s very simple for me to identify someone in my life that I admire. The most obvious reason is because I spend everyday with her. The person I most admire is my best friend, Adriana Laratta. It might seem cliché to choose my best friend, but I have many motives for my choice. I admire Adriana for having all these leadership qualities within her personality. She knows exactly what she wants, and she acts upon it. She is one of the most intelligent people I know at only 16 years old. She excels in school, sports, and employment while still maintaining a strong social life. Adriana does not sell herself short, either. She reaches beyond her limits, and more often than not, reaches her goals. To me, it seems like Adriana knows exactly who she is. She is not afraid to speak her mind or stand up for her beliefs. She isn’t afraid to accept challenges or take risks. She is responsible, assertive and always professional. She knows what the important things in her life are, and she does not take them for granted. We had been best friends for awhile, and through every step of the way she supported me 100%. If I ever needed anything at all, she was always right beside me to help me through it. This past year had been a really rough one for Adriana. I know this because I was there almost every day to be with her. Even after everything seemed to be going wrong, Adriana still found some way to keep a smile on her face. I’m not sure if she will ever put it behind her, but she doesn’t let it stop her from living her life. She still finds some way to be positive and hope for the best. No matter how many fights or arguments we may get into, I still have the utter-most respect for her. She isn’t afraid to tell me the truth, and she doesn’t keep secrets from me. Whether we end up being best friends again, or if we never talk again, she will always be someone I truly admire. A large portion of who I am today is because of her influence, and I am truly thankful to know her.