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 …showed first 75 words of 590 total…

…showed last 75 words of 590 total…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.