A short reflection
It's come to my attention that my time as a high school student is rapidly coming to an end. Most of the time, my feelings are anxiousness and happiness, however, tonight I found that I was very calm. Calm that I know now that my childhood was well spent, that I have chosen wonderful friends to share it with, and that I am so very blessed to have the family I have now.
A lot has happened in these past 12 years. I moved from Colorado to Oregon, which I think has defined my entire existence more than I could ever realize. I can't fathom how different my life would be if I had still been living in Colorado today... I certainly wouldn't have the same friends I have now, and I probably still would have ended up being who I am, but maybe more miserable than happy.
I've lost friends, and lovers. I've lost family, and dreams. But along the way I've learned some very valuable lessons. I've learned that you should always strive to be a better person, because there is always room for improvement. I've learned that if you are in the presence of Becca, always announce that you are there, or you may get punched. I've learned that education and grades ARE important, though they may not seem like they are. I've learned it's important to meet new people and experience new things because it helps you to grow and change. I've learned that it is always important to keep an open mind. I've learned that you will get hurt by someone you love at some point in time.
I've learned that sometimes you have to let someone go in order to heal a friendship. I've learned that parents are people too, and no matter how much they may bug and annoy you, you are everything you are because they raised you and loved you. I've learned that pain is temporary, and happiness can be infinte if you let it be. I've learned that you make your own happiness, you choose to be happy or sad based on the way you see your world. Out of all of these things, and many more that I have not mentioned, I think the most important is that you always keep your friends close, because your true friends will rarely let you down.
You have to learn to be understanding of people, and care more about others, and a little less about yourself. Always love yourself, no matter what. Don't forget that hurting yourself does not ease the pain, it only causes more.
I've loved a lot in the past decade. A few people I have never had, but will always hold dear, and one I have, but may not be able to keep near me. I've survived a major heartbreak, and learned to laugh through the pain, because it really is the best medicine. But most importantly, I've grown up. I've done what I wanted so far, and intend to do something special with my life.
I've survived high school, middle school, and all the rest, and now it's time to make one of the biggest steps of all. Walking off that stage, I don't know what I will feel, or if I will feel any different. I don't know if I will be seen differently by those around me, I simply don't know. All I know, is that I am passing through the threshold from childhood to adulthood, and I'm doing it in style. Wish me luck, and happiness. I can't wait...
A lot has happened in these past 12 years. I moved from Colorado to Oregon, which I think has defined my entire existence more than I could ever realize. I can't fathom how different my life would be if I had still been living in Colorado today... I certainly wouldn't have the same friends I have now, and I probably still would have ended up being who I am, but maybe more miserable than happy.
I've lost friends, and lovers. I've lost family, and dreams. But along the way I've learned some very valuable lessons. I've learned that you should always strive to be a better person, because there is always room for improvement. I've learned that if you are in the presence of Becca, always announce that you are there, or you may get punched. I've learned that education and grades ARE important, though they may not seem like they are. I've learned it's important to meet new people and experience new things because it helps you to grow and change. I've learned that it is always important to keep an open mind. I've learned that you will get hurt by someone you love at some point in time.
I've learned that sometimes you have to let someone go in order to heal a friendship. I've learned that parents are people too, and no matter how much they may bug and annoy you, you are everything you are because they raised you and loved you. I've learned that pain is temporary, and happiness can be infinte if you let it be. I've learned that you make your own happiness, you choose to be happy or sad based on the way you see your world. Out of all of these things, and many more that I have not mentioned, I think the most important is that you always keep your friends close, because your true friends will rarely let you down.
You have to learn to be understanding of people, and care more about others, and a little less about yourself. Always love yourself, no matter what. Don't forget that hurting yourself does not ease the pain, it only causes more.
I've loved a lot in the past decade. A few people I have never had, but will always hold dear, and one I have, but may not be able to keep near me. I've survived a major heartbreak, and learned to laugh through the pain, because it really is the best medicine. But most importantly, I've grown up. I've done what I wanted so far, and intend to do something special with my life.
I've survived high school, middle school, and all the rest, and now it's time to make one of the biggest steps of all. Walking off that stage, I don't know what I will feel, or if I will feel any different. I don't know if I will be seen differently by those around me, I simply don't know. All I know, is that I am passing through the threshold from childhood to adulthood, and I'm doing it in style. Wish me luck, and happiness. I can't wait...
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