11th Form- My best friend

              

            My best friend’s name is Catarina, she’s 14 years old and lives in Lagos. I met her on the 11th of February of 2010, and we've been best friends ever since. She's been there for all the ups and downs of my life, and I wouldn't trade her for the world.

            She is very noticeable in a crowd, mainly because of her honey-colored curls and her  tanned skin, in the summer. She is blue and green-eyed and has the most beautiful and genuine smile I've ever seen.  She is not tall by any means but is a little bit above the average height for her age. She is plump in “ all of the right places” like she usually says, and loves to dress in a very Barbie style.

             Her outgoing and light-hearted personality is definitely the reason why she has so many friends. She is very sweet and is always trying to help her peers. Her confidence is outstanding and the way she carries herself makes her influence touchable in a room. She loves gymnastics and practices twice a week at our local Club.  She is a clarinet player, just like me, and loves music. Her love for sports and the outdoors, as well as her love for adventure, led her to join the scouts 9 years ago and it is definitely the highlight of her week.

             Overall, she is my best friend because of her amazing generosity and sincerity. Her ability to speak her mind amazes me and I would love to be like her when I grow up. And even though we may argue sometimes, I will always love her. And maybe I might be biased but I think that everyone deserves a friend as caring and sensitive as her. After all, I loved her first because she is my sister but I love her more because she is my best friend.

                                                                                            by Leonor Quaresma  11th A