Branching Out

This year has definitely been the best year of my high school life. I've been completely myself, branched out, and had so much fun. And it's only been a month. I can already tell that senior year is definitely going to be better than I ever expected.

I've met so many new people. Well, technically, I already knew them, but I've gotten to know them a lot better now and I'm so happy about that. These new people I've gotten to know are awesome and I wish I had known them better last year, but the past is in the past; there is nothing I can do about it now. I've realized that time goes by quickly, and we only have a limited amount of it. People should really branch out more often. The world would be a much better place, and there wouldn't be as much drama, or as many cliques. If everyone was civil to everyone else, not only would there be world peace, but high school may actually be bearable.

The classes I'm taking this year are stressful, to say the least. But that doesn't mean I don't enjoy them. When forecasting for senior year, I went in with the thoughts that its the last year I have to pick whatever classes I want; they don't need to relate to a major. And with that in mind, I've compiled quite the schedule. I forecasted for classes I wouldn't have normally taken, and I'm glad I did. I took a risk, and the risk is paying off.

So far, I wouldn't change one thing about this year. I've learned to deal with the people that irritate me by ignoring them. I don't let little things get to me anymore. I act myself, and if you choose not to accept that, then that's your loss. I'm not afraid of high school anymore. I'm not afraid of what people think about me. I'm not afraid of being judged. I know that as long as I'm happy, I've got nothing to worry about. Sure, I've had a couple rough patches so far, what with college and all that, but I've over come those difficulties.
This year, I've learned to never dwell on things in the past. Things change and there is nothing that can be done about it. It just needs to be accepted. They call it the past for a reason. Besides, if I've gone this long, the thing that left clearly wasn't needed.

My friends have been such great support lately, and I want to thank all of them for that. You know who you are. If it weren't for my friends, I don't even know how I would have survived this far. They have been with me for more than just this past month. I'm glad to say I have the most amazing best friends anyone could ever ask for, and without them, my life would be a disaster. They stick with me through thick and thin, as I do, them. High school is a time to truly find yourself. For those of you who have yet to do that, I wish you the best of luck. It may be rough, but in the end, it is completely worth it. I have discovered so much about myself over these last four years, and though it was tough at times, it has made me a better and stronger person.

As I always say, high school is never easy, and if you let it get to you, it will never be easy. Live a carefree life, making sure every day is as good as you can make it. Never have a bad day, and never let a bad thing affect you. "As long as you believe in yourself, you can do anything"