You know, last year I couldn't wait to get out of school. I couldn't wait for summer. I didn't think about everything I had to lose. This year, I didn't want to leave. I thought that last year was the best year of my life...but I was so wrong. This past year, I have never had more fun. I'm sure that's going to change every year, but so far, this year was the best. Yea, there were some rough spots, some hard times, but I got through it. I met some of the most amazing people, strengthened some really important friendships, and learned who my real friends are. From playing 2 new sports (field hockey and softball) to just having classes with new people, I had a blast. The inside jokes, the stupid handshakes, the drama, it's something I will forget.
On Wednesday, I was late to every single one of my classes. After every class I met up with my best friend and we walked around, just talking. We had yearbook signing periods 1 & 2, and 3rd period started our actual classes. We were about 5 - 10 minutes late for 3rd period. It was great. I'm going to miss doing stuff like that next year.
My school year ended Wednesday. I woke up Thursday morning thinking it was Saturday. I couldn't get over the fact that the year was done. That 9 months went by so quickly and it seemed like there wasn't enough time to do anything.
I guess you never really understand how important taking pictures and making memories is until it's all over. Me... I'm not the picture type. I never have been. Sometimes I'll get in them, but usually I'm the one taking them. I took so many pictures on Wednesday it's not even funny. I took a picture with almost everyone I know and some that I don't. I forgot one person, the person who I'm going to need that picture with in a year or so. I realized that I don't have and pictures with her.
I saw a quote the other day. The beginning is good but the middle and most of the end related to this post.
It said:
As you grow up, you learn that even the one person that was never supposed to let you down, probably will. You will have you're heart broken probably more than once and every time, it's harder. You might even break hearts too, so remember what it felt like when you're heart was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for something an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast and you'll probably lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt. Because every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you can't get back.
So here's to a school year of learning. To meeting amazing friends. To making memories you will never forget.
Now go out and have the best summer of your life. Spend time with your family and friends. Watch the fireworks over the water. Make new memories. Take more pictures. And laugh way too much.
Have a great summer!!!
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