This year I've grown as a person more than any other year. I learned that everyone is going through something so there's no reason to treat them differently. I appreciate all the people in my life more than ever. On top of that, I'm a happier person than I was last year. I've made so many new friends, changed so many opinions that people had, and it's all been fantastic.
This year I've also learned to judge the significance of things. There's no reason to get stressed out over the past or things that you can't control. I see so many people freaking out about grades when they're already committed to a college. I understand that keeping your grades above average will prevent your acceptance from being revoked, but there's no need to fret if your A drops to a B.
I've also learned to appreciate the little things. Rather than looking forward to big events in my life, I enjoy the present. So many people spend time wishing they could fast forward to a certain point in life rather than enjoy what they have now. There's something to be said for being easily satisfied.
Lastly, I learned to appreciate life to the fullest extent. Sure, I have some regrets, but who doesn't. The past is the past for a reason. I'm going to enjoy every day I'm given. With all of you. I actually look forward to school just because I get to see everyone: the people that have been there for me and the people who are just becoming friends with me.
I'm going to miss all of you next year. Thanks for everything.
I agree with everything you say, besides the part about freaking out about grades. Some of us have been working hard all throughout high school, why should it stop just because we're committed to a college? They see your final transcripts and if something is significantly different, like I know A LOT of peoples' final transcripts will be, then they'll take away your acceptance. It happened to someone last year, and it could happen to anyone. I understand just dropping from a B to an A but that last report card is something I'm going to look forward to. Plus, for every A you get in the last two quarters, you get free Flying Squirrels tickets! :)
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