If you're like me, then you never believed those seniors who told your freshman self that high school would fly by. Needless to say, I was wrong. Although I am beyond excited to see what the next chapter holds for me in college, I find myself nostalgic to my high school career. The familiar faces that I have grown to love will soon be hundreds of miles away, paving their own fresh path of life, with all new people by their side. Don't get me wrong, I am beyond excited to do the same; however, I can't help the inevitable sadness that comes along with leaving the people that I love.

I remember my first day of freshman year like it was yesterday. I had just gotten my braces off, and I was feeling pretty good about myself hanging with the "cool" sophomores. Little did I know that some of these people would turn out be my best friends that I keep in touch with to this day. We would laugh till we cried, and on bad days they were a shoulder to lean on, but there was never a dull moment. From blaring music driving to away football games, to homecomings or even prom, the memories will last forever.

As high school went on, new friendship circles were created, petty drama went on and boyfriends were thrown in the mix, but I wouldn't change a thing. I have nothing but positive things to say about each and every person who has come in and out of my life - because without them, I would not be the person that I am today.

So here I am today, all of my high school football games, homecomings, nasty school lunches, tardy sweeps and proms behind me, I'd say I had a pretty awesome four years. Not all people can say that they had such a great high school experience, so I am forever grateful for the opportunities that I was given. The last month of high school has been all about senior trips, powderpuff football, prom, graduation parties and well, graduation, of course. But to me, it has been more than that.

The month of May has given me a chance to really cherish the friendships that I have, and brought the "sweetness" to this bittersweet ending. I cannot wait to see what life has in store for my beautiful friends and all of the amazing things that they will accomplish in their future. And to their future best friends: you better love them as much as I do, because they all deserve nothing but the best, and more!

Here's to an unforgettable four years, and my sincerest thank you to anyone and everyone who has been along for the ride. To new beginnings!