The End of One Chapter... and the Beginning of Another
Well, it's been a very event-filled week to say the least.
So, what's happened since I last updated? I graduated for one.
I'm no longer a child, high school student, a Lourdes girl. What I've wanted and desired for so long has come true and I feel no different. I realized that I was going to be "untimely rip'd" from my alma mater, my school, my home. It hurt, but the journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step. That same journey ahead of me will keep me strong. Four years ago, I entered a world that I'd never imagined and I did so without my closest friends at Lourdes. Four years later, I leave the most beautiful place in this world with a handful of friends, more than what I started with, that'll be with me until we're 80 and ready to pull the other's oxygen tank cord.
Like the title of this entry, the chapter of my senior year came to its close with its great climax and happy ending. In reality, it's not a fairy tale ending, but a murky beginning. Truth be told, I'm both excited and scared. A new school, a new atmosphere is tough to get used to. I don't remember how to be the little fish in the big ocean, but I'll sure as hell be the most colorful, outgoing fish there ever was! I'm sorry if I'm a bit emotional. This milestone in my life had to be spoken about and what better way to do so than on my faithful journal.
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy
There's always and will always be those that speak of you as if only bleached air heads attend your faithful halls. Any Lourdes girl will know better than that. We're a talented class that had the rare opportunity to encounter a wonderful school that took us under its wings with the guidance of Our Lady of Lourdes, our patroness. I will always remember and honor you with all my heart.
Once a Lourdes girl, ALWAYS a Lourdes girl.
At this point I want to recognize and honor every graduate of the class of 2005. We've done what most of us have always wanted for so long. I realize that there are some of you that I may never see again or for a very long time at that. Remember this, I will always be grateful for all the lessons you've taught me. Like the saying goes, be true to thyself. Now I leave you with the lyrics to a song that I dedicate to anyone that's about to start a life altering journey of their own.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Listen Baby...
Ain't no mountain high
Ain't no valley low
Ain't no river wide enough baby
If you need me call me
no matter where you are
no matter how far (don't worry baby)
just call my name
I'll be there in a hurry
you don't need to worry
chorus:
'Cause baby there
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe
Remember the day
I set you free
I told you you could always count on me darling
From that day on
I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me
some way somehow
Chorus
No wind,
No rain
Or winter's cold
Can't stop me baby
'cause you are my beau
(if you're ever in trouble
I'll be there on the double
just send for me)
ooo baby
send for me ooo baby
My love is alive
Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double
just as fast as I can
Don't you know that there aint no
mountain high enough,
ain't no valley low enough,
aint no river wide enough to keep
me from getting to you babe
Don't you know that there aint no
mountain high enough,
ain't no valley low enough
aint no river wide enough to keep
me from getting to you babe
So, what's happened since I last updated? I graduated for one.
I'm no longer a child, high school student, a Lourdes girl. What I've wanted and desired for so long has come true and I feel no different. I realized that I was going to be "untimely rip'd" from my alma mater, my school, my home. It hurt, but the journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step. That same journey ahead of me will keep me strong. Four years ago, I entered a world that I'd never imagined and I did so without my closest friends at Lourdes. Four years later, I leave the most beautiful place in this world with a handful of friends, more than what I started with, that'll be with me until we're 80 and ready to pull the other's oxygen tank cord.
Like the title of this entry, the chapter of my senior year came to its close with its great climax and happy ending. In reality, it's not a fairy tale ending, but a murky beginning. Truth be told, I'm both excited and scared. A new school, a new atmosphere is tough to get used to. I don't remember how to be the little fish in the big ocean, but I'll sure as hell be the most colorful, outgoing fish there ever was! I'm sorry if I'm a bit emotional. This milestone in my life had to be spoken about and what better way to do so than on my faithful journal.
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy
There's always and will always be those that speak of you as if only bleached air heads attend your faithful halls. Any Lourdes girl will know better than that. We're a talented class that had the rare opportunity to encounter a wonderful school that took us under its wings with the guidance of Our Lady of Lourdes, our patroness. I will always remember and honor you with all my heart.
Once a Lourdes girl, ALWAYS a Lourdes girl.
At this point I want to recognize and honor every graduate of the class of 2005. We've done what most of us have always wanted for so long. I realize that there are some of you that I may never see again or for a very long time at that. Remember this, I will always be grateful for all the lessons you've taught me. Like the saying goes, be true to thyself. Now I leave you with the lyrics to a song that I dedicate to anyone that's about to start a life altering journey of their own.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Listen Baby...
Ain't no mountain high
Ain't no valley low
Ain't no river wide enough baby
If you need me call me
no matter where you are
no matter how far (don't worry baby)
just call my name
I'll be there in a hurry
you don't need to worry
chorus:
'Cause baby there
Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you babe
Remember the day
I set you free
I told you you could always count on me darling
From that day on
I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me
some way somehow
Chorus
No wind,
No rain
Or winter's cold
Can't stop me baby
'cause you are my beau
(if you're ever in trouble
I'll be there on the double
just send for me)
ooo baby
send for me ooo baby
My love is alive
Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double
just as fast as I can
Don't you know that there aint no
mountain high enough,
ain't no valley low enough,
aint no river wide enough to keep
me from getting to you babe
Don't you know that there aint no
mountain high enough,
ain't no valley low enough
aint no river wide enough to keep
me from getting to you babe