Looking back....
As much as I would like to sit here and bash apopka high school and the four years I have spent there, I cant. Don't get me wrong, I couldnt be happier to leave this place, but there are some very valuable lessons that I have learned over the course of my high school career.
I will never forget those that befriended me and those that stuck by my side throughout the years--you don't know how much you mean to me! And I can't wait to finally be able to hang out with the girls that I know will always be there for me <3 (You have truly been missed)! For those that betrayed me, I thank you for teaching me to let the little things pass me by and to not get caught up in who likes me and who doesn't. I appreciate your betrayal. Without it, the friendships I hold dear to my heart would not be anywhere near as strong as they are today. To the teachers who told me I wasnt good enough--I thank you for pushing me that much more! To those who have supported me in all of my endeavors and my hardships, you have no idea how much you all mean to me! You will always have a special place in my heart and I will never forget your love and support!
There have been many times throughout high school that I have questioned myself and whether I truly wanted to pursue my dreams of being on broadway. However, what I came to realize was that my dreams and my drive to get me there had never ceased! There have been people along the way that told me I wasnt good enough, that they had no respect for me as a performer, that they were better than me, and so forth. My mistake was letting them get to me. I missed out on some good opportunities because I let people's opinions that I thought mattered, when in all actually didnt matter in the least bit, get to me. How dare I put aside my dreams and my ambitions for someone else!! So I thank those of you that never believed in me, or thought I wasnt going to make it--you have made me that much stronger as a person and you have instilled in me even more passion than I ever thought possible!
To those of you continuing at Apopka High School--Dont let ANYONE (parents, teachers, friends, etc.) tell you you're not good enough, or that you dont fit in, or that you need to change who you are to be their friend! Be who you are and love yourself no matter what! Do things for you and not for anyone else--it means so much more in the long run! Best of luck!!!
Love always,
Vanessa Maree
I will never forget those that befriended me and those that stuck by my side throughout the years--you don't know how much you mean to me! And I can't wait to finally be able to hang out with the girls that I know will always be there for me <3 (You have truly been missed)! For those that betrayed me, I thank you for teaching me to let the little things pass me by and to not get caught up in who likes me and who doesn't. I appreciate your betrayal. Without it, the friendships I hold dear to my heart would not be anywhere near as strong as they are today. To the teachers who told me I wasnt good enough--I thank you for pushing me that much more! To those who have supported me in all of my endeavors and my hardships, you have no idea how much you all mean to me! You will always have a special place in my heart and I will never forget your love and support!
There have been many times throughout high school that I have questioned myself and whether I truly wanted to pursue my dreams of being on broadway. However, what I came to realize was that my dreams and my drive to get me there had never ceased! There have been people along the way that told me I wasnt good enough, that they had no respect for me as a performer, that they were better than me, and so forth. My mistake was letting them get to me. I missed out on some good opportunities because I let people's opinions that I thought mattered, when in all actually didnt matter in the least bit, get to me. How dare I put aside my dreams and my ambitions for someone else!! So I thank those of you that never believed in me, or thought I wasnt going to make it--you have made me that much stronger as a person and you have instilled in me even more passion than I ever thought possible!
To those of you continuing at Apopka High School--Dont let ANYONE (parents, teachers, friends, etc.) tell you you're not good enough, or that you dont fit in, or that you need to change who you are to be their friend! Be who you are and love yourself no matter what! Do things for you and not for anyone else--it means so much more in the long run! Best of luck!!!
Love always,
Vanessa Maree