Things that needed to be said
Dear Friends,
I know the introduction is so vague, but it’s because I am sending this note to a lot of my friends. I am sending this because I am betting whether you guys are willing to admit it or not, we are all feeling the same way.
I remember the first day of school this year. I got up at 5:30 am, and picked out the best outfit I could possibly find. I ran upstairs and straightened my hair, applying my make up so I could look my best for what was sure to be a kick ass year. I wasn’t the only one who had that same thought. All of us, male and female, dressed up like we were going to a party or something. It gave me a great feeling. Like, ‘This is our year guys, let’s go have some fun’.
Pretty soon the school started making their yearly announcements on how important applying to college is, and how we have to start early. And that my friends, is how the race began. The race for our future. We all knew that this day was coming; only before, we had time to put it off. Well guys, it’s here. So, we started applying to colleges, most of us more than we needed to, others with only one specific college in mind. After countless applications, essays, and mind dulling forms to fill out, our fates were in the hands of big time universities.
Everyone felt the pressure. We all had our own school we wanted to get into, and even though most of us played it off like it was no big deal, we would secretly be crushed if we didn’t get in. Even more so if we didn’t get in, and our friends did. I know for the first part of the year, and even so now, I am scared of getting left behind. All of my friends are headed off somewhere, I just don’t want to see us fall apart.
Right about now, most of us are pretty sure on where we are going to go. That part of the deal is over. Now, how are we going to pay for it? So now guys, we’re all freaking out about scholarships, and I have found out it’s not an easy load to carry. Admit it guys, you too are feeling some pressure. It’s become a competition between the whole senior class, who can get the most scholarships, or graduate with the most honors. I thought that I would never have to worry about any of this shit with my friends.
But with all the bull that is going on in our once tight knit group, I can see we are competing. For what, I am not sure, but I do know that we have never fought this much, and I don’t want to see the best year of our life go to hell because we’re all too scared to admit it. That’s what we have each other for, guys, FRIENDS. We are all going through the same thing right now, and it’s now more than ever that we should be there for each other.
Even if it’s going to see a movie like we used to, or going to grab a bite to eat after our excruciating finals. We used to never need a reason to get together, and now we have to plan what seems months in advance just to see each other. I understand that we have added responsibilities now, we’re older, and I respect that. Some have jobs, others have personal problems to deal with. Still others have so much shit going on that they refuse to spill to anyone. And I know we keep things from each other and that’s cool. It’s when we start to fight over it that it becomes heart breaking.
I can’t remember the last time all of us just sat down and laughed, because someone said something funny. Not because we’re trying to break the tension, but because we are actually having a good time. Now it seems we can sit down and fight and cry, whether it’s over a fucking computer or face to face, but laughing seems to have left our spirits.
We’ve all changed. Both you and I know that we are not the same people that entered this school as freshman four very long years ago. We’ve all seen and been through things that have made us stronger, harder, and more mature. At the same time, it seems that we have lost our childhood just by trying to make it through high school and decide on our future. No one ever said it was going to be easy, but let’s not make it harder than it already is.
I guess that this is the end of my rant. And I know we’re all scared or uncertain in some way. But please guys, don’t let that destroy our friendship. The awesome friendship that EVERYONE knew about. The one that says, don’t mess with her, or her friends will fuck you up. We ruled at one point. Now we are just an example of how NOT to spend your senior year. Yes, we are going to college, yes, we won’t see each other everyday. And yes, I know, people have changed. I am not saying they are good changes, but friends love you no matter what. So let’s salvage things and start new. And together I know that we can be the best graduating class that people will remember for years. We really will look back ten years from now and realize we have the same friends, and that we can have the same laughs.
Every time that you are feeling stressed or scared, remember you have us. All of us have each other. Remember the simple laughs and parties that used to make us smile. The inside jokes we had, versus the inside rumors we now spread about people. Remember that life changes, it’s how we adjust that matters. Let’s build ourselves the best damn future possible. I don’t know about you guys, but I want ALL of my friends in it. I don’t give a damn what college you are going to, or what you choose to do with your life. I do care about you as a person and the laughs that kept me going through high school.
All of you guys have impacted me in one way or another. And maybe I am just writing this letter because I miss the memories. Maybe it’s just time for me to grow up. Maybe those parts of my life are over, but it doesn’t mean my friends are over. Help me through my senior year, and I promise, you will find an army of friends behind you to help you through yours. Everything is going to be OK. We don’t have to be scared about our future because we have no control over it. Let’s just live our lives, and have some fun while we’re at it.
Sincerely,
-Bobbi
-Renrut
-Hopefully, your friend
I know the introduction is so vague, but it’s because I am sending this note to a lot of my friends. I am sending this because I am betting whether you guys are willing to admit it or not, we are all feeling the same way.
I remember the first day of school this year. I got up at 5:30 am, and picked out the best outfit I could possibly find. I ran upstairs and straightened my hair, applying my make up so I could look my best for what was sure to be a kick ass year. I wasn’t the only one who had that same thought. All of us, male and female, dressed up like we were going to a party or something. It gave me a great feeling. Like, ‘This is our year guys, let’s go have some fun’.
Pretty soon the school started making their yearly announcements on how important applying to college is, and how we have to start early. And that my friends, is how the race began. The race for our future. We all knew that this day was coming; only before, we had time to put it off. Well guys, it’s here. So, we started applying to colleges, most of us more than we needed to, others with only one specific college in mind. After countless applications, essays, and mind dulling forms to fill out, our fates were in the hands of big time universities.
Everyone felt the pressure. We all had our own school we wanted to get into, and even though most of us played it off like it was no big deal, we would secretly be crushed if we didn’t get in. Even more so if we didn’t get in, and our friends did. I know for the first part of the year, and even so now, I am scared of getting left behind. All of my friends are headed off somewhere, I just don’t want to see us fall apart.
Right about now, most of us are pretty sure on where we are going to go. That part of the deal is over. Now, how are we going to pay for it? So now guys, we’re all freaking out about scholarships, and I have found out it’s not an easy load to carry. Admit it guys, you too are feeling some pressure. It’s become a competition between the whole senior class, who can get the most scholarships, or graduate with the most honors. I thought that I would never have to worry about any of this shit with my friends.
But with all the bull that is going on in our once tight knit group, I can see we are competing. For what, I am not sure, but I do know that we have never fought this much, and I don’t want to see the best year of our life go to hell because we’re all too scared to admit it. That’s what we have each other for, guys, FRIENDS. We are all going through the same thing right now, and it’s now more than ever that we should be there for each other.
Even if it’s going to see a movie like we used to, or going to grab a bite to eat after our excruciating finals. We used to never need a reason to get together, and now we have to plan what seems months in advance just to see each other. I understand that we have added responsibilities now, we’re older, and I respect that. Some have jobs, others have personal problems to deal with. Still others have so much shit going on that they refuse to spill to anyone. And I know we keep things from each other and that’s cool. It’s when we start to fight over it that it becomes heart breaking.
I can’t remember the last time all of us just sat down and laughed, because someone said something funny. Not because we’re trying to break the tension, but because we are actually having a good time. Now it seems we can sit down and fight and cry, whether it’s over a fucking computer or face to face, but laughing seems to have left our spirits.
We’ve all changed. Both you and I know that we are not the same people that entered this school as freshman four very long years ago. We’ve all seen and been through things that have made us stronger, harder, and more mature. At the same time, it seems that we have lost our childhood just by trying to make it through high school and decide on our future. No one ever said it was going to be easy, but let’s not make it harder than it already is.
I guess that this is the end of my rant. And I know we’re all scared or uncertain in some way. But please guys, don’t let that destroy our friendship. The awesome friendship that EVERYONE knew about. The one that says, don’t mess with her, or her friends will fuck you up. We ruled at one point. Now we are just an example of how NOT to spend your senior year. Yes, we are going to college, yes, we won’t see each other everyday. And yes, I know, people have changed. I am not saying they are good changes, but friends love you no matter what. So let’s salvage things and start new. And together I know that we can be the best graduating class that people will remember for years. We really will look back ten years from now and realize we have the same friends, and that we can have the same laughs.
Every time that you are feeling stressed or scared, remember you have us. All of us have each other. Remember the simple laughs and parties that used to make us smile. The inside jokes we had, versus the inside rumors we now spread about people. Remember that life changes, it’s how we adjust that matters. Let’s build ourselves the best damn future possible. I don’t know about you guys, but I want ALL of my friends in it. I don’t give a damn what college you are going to, or what you choose to do with your life. I do care about you as a person and the laughs that kept me going through high school.
All of you guys have impacted me in one way or another. And maybe I am just writing this letter because I miss the memories. Maybe it’s just time for me to grow up. Maybe those parts of my life are over, but it doesn’t mean my friends are over. Help me through my senior year, and I promise, you will find an army of friends behind you to help you through yours. Everything is going to be OK. We don’t have to be scared about our future because we have no control over it. Let’s just live our lives, and have some fun while we’re at it.
Sincerely,
-Bobbi
-Renrut
-Hopefully, your friend