For dramatic effect, read this while listening to my ear candy choice
They say all good things must come to an end, but I don't believe that. For the people who experienced it, it never ends. For me, my first year of college will never end. It will live on in my memories, catalogued away next to summer camp, my first kiss, my first car, my first love, my first heartbreak and my first real sense of purpose. I know this year hasn't always been easy, hasn't always been fun and was NEVER perfect, but I have learned more in eight months at college than most people can learn in a lifetime. My eyes have been opened and now, I thrist for knowledge, truth, new experiences, and independence. I'm finally reaching the point where I am scared of adulthood, but I am going to take the dive off into the deep part of the water and pray that I make it to see that gasp of air in the end. I hate that I have to leave behind this year, but I love everything that I did. Every person I met, good or bad, nice or mean, sweet or sour. I am finally finding my place and it feels so good. Have a happy and safe summer, Loyola. I will see you again when the time comes. Thanks for everything.