I was checking Timehop on New Year's day. This was when I realized the reality that my life, and I, have changed drastically in the past year. I never really gave the dramatic change much thought, probably because high school feels like years ago. However, I began thinking about what really changed throughout the past 12 months.
12 months ago.
I celebrated the new year at a high school party with all my high school friends. It was so, so, so high school. Sneaking alcohol and keeping the music just loud enough to not have the host's parents come downstairs.
11 months ago.
I heard back from all the colleges I applied to and had to make the hardest decision ever -- where I would be spending the next four years of my life.
10 months ago.
I turned 18. It seemed like a really big deal. Turning 18 means you're basically an adult right? In
9 months ago.
My oldest friend passed away. I had to say goodbye to the dog that I grew up with. Unfortunately, we're at an age where the pets that were there our entire lives pass away because of old age.
8 months ago.
Senioritis started hitting really hard and just got worse from here on. There wasn't a week where I didn't come in late, leave early or skip class.
7 months ago.
Senior prom and graduation.
During after prom, my friends and I began saying how much we'll miss each other. Graduating didn't seem like reality. Seven months ago I said goodbye to my high school sports career, favorite teachers and seeing my friends daily.
6 months ago.
The summer after senior year was the best one yet. Nothing beat having the freedom to drive around to hang with my friends almost every day. It's hard to believe that six months ago I spent all my time with people that I now barely see.
5 months ago.
I was more excited than nervous to start college. I counted down the days until I left even though it meant saying goodbye to my friends from home.
4 months ago.
I began my very first semester. I barely knew what I was doing at first. I had to find the right time management and study habits that would work, much different from the senioritis that overran senior year. Not to mention my first college party where I threw up on a senior. Yay, freshmen year!
3 months ago.
I really adjusted to my new lifestyle. I made incredible friends. I really can't believe I only knew them for a few months. Slowly, aspects of my life during high school were replaced by the college version.
2 months ago.
The first semester was coming to an end. Even though I probably could've done better in classes, it was incredible.
1 month ago.
Coming home for Thanksgiving break made me realize that I'm different. I missed my family and friends but living in my hometown caused me to avoid growing up. I didn't spend as much time with hometown friends as I thought I would and I found myself missing my college friends and lifestyle.
