I have a friend from Amboise, France, named Lilith, though she goes by Lily an ironic coincidence, as that happens to be my name as well. I met her in September 2023 through mutual acquaintances, and when we first spoke, it quickly became clear how similar we were, not just in name but in our perspectives, aspirations, and goals. We joked that we must be twins separated at birth, and over the past year, we’ve grown very close as we talked and shared experiences and mutual friends. Although Lily lives in France, she occasionally visits Los Angeles to see her Dad, which is always a fun occasion, especially since the 9-hour time difference between France and Victoria can be challenging. Despite the distance, our connection has grown very strong in a relatively short time. I would genuinely consider her one of my closest friends she’s incredibly kind, and understanding, and has an amazing sense of humor. I feel incredibly fortunate to have met her, It’s truly insane to think that without the invention of technology like cell phones, I might never have crossed paths with someone who has become such an important part of my life, so in that way, technology is so useful to connect with people and friends from around the world. Many people think they haven’t found a good friend and to that, I say they are probably out there, across the globe thinking the exact thing you are.