There are a lot of people that I’ve come across in my life, but most of them weren’t critical thinkers. Some of them would make decisions without even thinking, or not even listening to what anyone had to say. I’ve also seen people listen to what someone said and do the complete opposite then living with the regret of their decision. I can say that because I have been that person. I did not know a lot of people who thought critically only my mom, but there were certain things I did not feel comfortable talking to my mom about. That changed about five years ago when I met my best friend Falicia. She is a person who is open to a lot of things and she stands her ground. Falicia listens to both sides of a problem or situation before making a decision. I know that I can go to her with any problem and she will listen to what I have to say and then give me her honest opinion. I do not feel judged because she makes me feel comfortable, so I am able to tell her whatever is on my mind. Whereas I have had friends tell me “Oh my goodness, I can’t believe you did that or “Why did you do that what were you thinking” making me feel uncomfortable and not wanting to tell them what I did and why. Whenever I go to Falicia, she will tell me “What happened?” and you better tell me everything”. Before offering her advice she will tell me to say everything that I feel what is bothering me and why. Then after listening to what I have to say she will tell me what she thinks. Falicia usually gives me her honest opinion, which I like about her because she thinks it out because she wants to make a right decision by giving the best advice possible, based on what is said or done. Falicia will offer her advice and tell me the reason why she thinks I should do this rather than that. The one thing that I lack at times is jumping to a conclusion, once my mind is made up that is mostly going to be the decision that I am going to make. Falicia is the kind of person that will weigh out the pros and cons of a situation before jumping to anything, it will take her some time before she can come to a conclusion, but I know that it will be a good one. I am grateful that I have met someone like her because she is the kind of friend that a lot of people need to have. I am not saying that only because she is my friend, but the way that she thinks and makes decisions is a quality that a lot of people have, but do not use. It takes a lot to be a critical thinker because it requires patience and to be opened minded.