ANGIE ABDULL

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ANGIE ABDULL

My Network

4 Apr 2024, 23:20 Publicly Viewable

 

Placing myself at the center of my life, moving outward in circular layers, we can find various group of people outside and that are connected to myself. Shaped by exchanges and by our relationship to one another these have constructed a network around me, with each person playing a significant role within my life. Now the first group or layered outside of myself, consisting of people such as mom, dad, sisters and my cousin. For myself this closely knitted group of people all happen to be my family and these are the people I have strong and trusting relationships, as well as they have remained constant within my life. Also in trusting them the most, I go to them the most whether it be good or bad news  or just for support and visa versa. Now in exchanges, such as for e.g. communication, these people I have mostly brief text messages but long phone calls for hours on end sometimes because of the close bond I have with them. Now beyond this my Network extends further into acquaintances and friends, these are the people that I see often on a regular/daily basis. On the far right of the scale we might just greet each other or on the other hand we might hang out or do something that require some sort of planning on both ends. In terms or communication throughout the day with this group of people, it is typically a text, conversation walking to class or home, or something more intentional like getting a coffee and having a chat. Now in terms of what we discuss, baring in mind it could be different for others but for myself I myself talking about more superficial, vain and vapid things. From how school is stressing is out, to boys or what we’re wearing out. Now different from the first layer of people, I won’t ever find myself really talk about my personal struggles or things of the past with acquaintances or a friend. Finally we get the more outer group of people, such as my classmates, people living in my building, people from church etc. . These people are more distant in the sense that within our daily lives, we tend to keep it brief as the aim of our meets ups typically don’t revolve in us interacting but consist around for e.g. concentrating in class and listening to the lecturer. This therefore in terms of exchange of communication, we hardly ever have conversations, typically it’s a hi and goodbye or even just a question in regards to the work or quick how are you doing. This group of people is primarily helping each other when interacting. Therefore in essence each group plays a different role within my life that results in  this network of relationships and exchanges we have with one another, whether it be to love, support, listen to or help each other.