Generally speaking, this blog post is supposed to be about holding onto now, living it up- savoring every moment of my last year in high school. While it is important to hold on to the present, especially at this crucial point in all of our lives, I really can’t help but look forward to the future. I think the term “senioritis” started applying to me early sophomore year. Instead of “no mores,” my mindset consists of “can’t waits.” I can’t wait to finally turn 18 and finally get a tattoo. I can’t wait for the senior trip, nonetheless, I can’t wait for my last Horton Haven. I can’t wait to write senior letters and completely spill every emotion I have ever felt towards that person onto a piece (or a few pieces) of paper. I can’t wait to sit down and make my senior board and fill it with tons of memories. I can’t wait to hear Mrs. C’s graduation speech for every person in our senior class. I can’t wait to throw my graduation cap into the air. I can’t wait for all my friends and family to surround me with love for accomplishing the one thing I’ve wanted for so long. I can’t wait to fill albums upon albums with pictures of countless great times with my friends during my high school career. I can’t wait to dress up and take my senior pictures. I can’t wait to pick a college to tour. I can’t wait to apply to my NEW school. I can’t wait to pick out furniture to go into the foreign place I’ll soon call home. I can’t wait for my first day in college. I can’t wait to become a “professional.” I can’t wait to do what I love to do every single day. I can’t wait to settle down. I can’t wait to get married to my one true love. I can’t wait to have kids. Well, really I can wait on that- but I am looking forward to it. I honestly can’t wait to grow up. I can’t wait to fulfill my life. But first thing’s first- I can’t wait to GRADUATE!
-riley.
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i can't wait til you read this out loud in class! sweet stuff yo.
ReplyDeleteHey Riley! This post is really great. I love how while everyone is talking about cherishing momments you are just being relisitic and saying get me out lol! But I must say some days I definatly do agree with you! Once again great job and keep up the good work!
ReplyDelete- Kelsey
loved it! I honestly can't decide whether I can't wait for high school to be over or I will be sad about all the "no mores". I really like both perspectives on senior year :)
ReplyDelete-SarahBeth
That was really good. It was a great contrast to what everyone else has been saying.
ReplyDeleteMeee toooo... I'm so excited to grow up... but I want to stop at 23.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait until you stop being dumb.
ReplyDeleteBut otherwise, GREAT JOB RILEY! I THINK IT IS FANTASTIC HOW YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE AND HAVE EXCITEMENT TO WHAT IT BRINGS! :D
I can't wait until Nopa stops being dumb. But Riley, I was sitting beside you in study hall when I read this, and I actually teared up. SO WAY TO GO, CHICA.
ReplyDeletegood job riley!! i cant't to graduate either, i loved it
ReplyDeleteriley this is so so true!!
ReplyDeletegirl, you nailed this :)
ReplyDeleteRiley, you did a really good job. I loved this.
ReplyDeleteRiley,
ReplyDeleteI agree with Beau. This was such a nice contrast to what we have heard this year. It is not a contradiction but simply another perspective to consider! Great job!
Mrs. C
Riley, I think you have a good point. Graduation is fun and something to look forward to as well as missed. I like your perspective on things.
ReplyDelete-Ivanna