A Year Longer, an Ounce Stronger
Well my senior year is finally wrapping up. I don't know that I would say I've done as much growing up this year as I have done in past years. I spent this year making new friends, in counseling, and going to parties. This was my year to expand socially. I met an extrodanary amount of amazing people this year from famous to living off the four dollars in their pocket (literally). I've probably made more poor choices this year in my life than I have in my entire high school career combined. Oh well. I guess that's what growing up is. I've been severly impacted by the assault at the beach last summer. For a long time I gave up on myself. I stopped caring about my choices, and I don't want things to ever end up that way again. This year I've managed to come home drunk, go to school hung over, come home past curfew, and lie to my parents numerous times. I prefer to learn the hard way. I wish people didn't judge me based on where I work or some of the choices I make but I know I can't change any opinions. I am who I am. Everyone wants to be better than the person before than, but for me, I just don't know how to do that. There is not much opportunity for positive achievment without great sacrifice here. I hope next year is different.