Tequila Worm Reflection

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Psychologist claim that if a friendship lasts seven years, that it will last a lifetime. On the other hand, the novel, A Tequila Worm claims that to be a true friend, a comadre, you have to learn to become a comadre. I’ve always struggled to make friends (comadres). Not because I’m mean, but because I’m extremely introverted when it comes to the idea of socializing and not many people I’ve encountered accept my personality. I was able to connect to this novel because I have been blessed with the chance despite my struggle to make friends to have one and honestly that’s all I need. I have a one best friend, my comadre, my partner in crime. From the experiences Nanas and I have shared for the past seventeen years, I was able to connect to the friendship (comadrismo) Sofia and Berta portrayed in the novel, The Tequila Worm by viola Canales. Nanas …show more content…

I did when accepting her best friend deciding to move away. Although, Sofia’s destination was much farther compared to mine from Nanas we felt the same way towards the transition. Berta’s reaction was similar to mine. Berta said, “why not stay and graduate here as the [valedictorian]” (Canales 44). Which is similar to what I told Nanas to convince her to stay. She then continued to explain that the courses were different that it would help get a head start on her career when she went to college. Berta didn’t seem to reason with Sofia as she explained the benefits and her reasons to leave, but when Nanas explained it to me I understood it was the best thing for her. I realized at that moment that this was a great opportunity for her and her family. She seemed just as scared as I was and I wanted to be there for her even if the distance would’ve caused our friendship to vanish with the years. I had to be there for her at the moment to thank her for all the years of our amazing friendship

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