Narrative Essay On Middle School Life

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Middle school is difficult for most; it is a time when popularity is at it’s utmost importance, at least that is how it was for me. It was the beginning of 8th grade and I had promised myself that this was the year that I would become more popular. A few months into the year, I was overcome with joy when the most popular girls in my grade chose to become friends with me. Overtime, we became a sort of clique and despite isolating myself from my other friends, I was blinded by my newfound popularity. Although I was convinced that I was the happiest that I could ever be, others, such as my older sister, Emma, were not as happy with the person that I was becoming. It all began when the three most popular girls in the eighth grade invited me to a sleepover. I was surprised, nervous, and excited because I knew that this is what I had desired and I did …show more content…
As they responded with supportive messages that accused my sister of being a selfish person, I realized that they were the selfish ones. I quickly ran to my sister and hugged her. “I am so sorry!” I exclaimed. “I see now how rude I have been and I feel terrible for not spending time with you or my other close friends that I left behind. You have always been there for me and I do miss you.” Although I was a little disappointed that I would be losing my new popular status, I was happy that I realized my wrongdoings and spoiled, selfish behavior before I had lost my sister, who is my true best friend. I began to distance myself from the clique and was so glad that my old friends accepted my apologies and forgave me. I was back to my old, kind self and I was surrounded by lovely and supportive friends and family. I sacrificed popularity for true friendship and I am happy that I learned this important lesson. Friends are temporary, but my sister is