Influence? Why is it that the people who influence us most, influence us in ways that are not easily noticeable? I came to America when I was 10 years old. At first if I had any trouble in school I had to go and ask one of my cousins, Bhoomi and Rima, who had been here for 6 years, or my uncle. My cousin Tilak, who I first met in 5th grade, who is 4 years older than …
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…But just because we're not the closest friends anymore, it doesn't slight the times we had when we were friends. Those times are what influenced me so deeply. I think that finding someone whom you truly connect with and feel that you were destined to meet, someone who you feel truly understands you and makes you feel special, I think meeting someone like that is one of the most profound experiences you will ever have.