[essay/小品文/短論] My Beacon/ 人生明燈

此為大一寫的短文，描寫我與高中同學的友誼；以光、燈塔為喻，描寫她對我的影響與重要程度。

My Beacon

    I'd like to appreciate a bosom friend, Kate, who lit up my high school days in different ways. In the beginning, she was my role model. She's the daughter of an orchard planter with a not-so-good income. Living in hardship, she could go with the flow. But, she chose not to. She was a hardworking optimist. It was her goal to attain social mobility through academic achievement. Therefore, my admiration for her grew. If it wasn't for her bravery, I wouldn't hold a positive attitude toward life. Furthermore, she was the core of my emotional support. Whenever I cried for help, she would rush over to listen to my grievances. I still remember the days. We both hit the books for the entrance exam. Anxiety filled me up. Hopeless, I lay down on the corridor. I didn't care if I raised someone's eyebrows. I just stared blankly at the ceiling. Kate saw me. Without criticism, she came over and lay down beside me. She was the only person who tried to understand my mad world. It made me feel safe. I cried. It was her warmth that dried my tears away. Recently, she became my guide in my career plan. I've always been a literature lover. However, for the sake of job security, Law and Economics were taken into consideration. Caught in the dilemma, I turned to Kate for help. She said that passion should be the light at the end of the tunnel. Fortunately, I took her advice. Her words got me on the right track. In conclusion, Kate was my inspiration when I was in the dark. I was lucky to have her as a friend. Now, it’s my turn to thank her. Deep in my heart, I will always treasure the bittersweet we shared. This paragraph is also as a token of my gratitude to Kate. A bright girl who is worth my praise for who she is.