Dear Sophmore Year,
You were an interesting year-that is for sure. There have been so many ups and downs by now I have lost count of how many there were. I made some of the best and worst memories within the school year. I grew closer to some amazing friends, but at the same time I lost a few friends, too. I even rekindled some friendships from high school. It's amazing how you showed me how much can change within a year.
I started out excited for this year, but that all quickly changed. You threw some tougher classes at me in the Fall that made me feel like a failure at first, but because of you, I learned how to tough it out and find the positives in life. It made me better prepared to conquer my classes in the Spring. You also threw me through and emotional roller coaster in the beginning of the year that made me feel so weak and vulnerable, but yet again I became stronger and got off that roller coaster by winter break.
By the second semester, I knew where I wanted to be. I didn't want to get dragged down that low again, so I took a stand. I made myself happy and healthy again. You still challenged me like life is always supposed to do, but you challenged me in a way that wasn't overwhelming or overbearing. I learned to find happiness and strength in every day and to not let it get to me. I made that mistake the first semester, but I learned from it. You finally provided me with some amazing memories, from being a bridesmaid for one of my dearest friends to going to glow rage with my friends at school. I felt on top of the world and made the most of the spring semester, spending it with family and friends. My relationships grew stronger by the end of the year. I felt like I was finally making improvements in my life and becoming successful. I know that I can never be happy all the time, but I won't be down in the dumps all the time either. I've learned that it is up to us to choose how we go through the highs and lows.
You tried to pull me down at the start of the year, but I said "enough is enough." I learned how to be stronger and how to succeed. All of my experiences this year have added in leading me to where I am today.
Goodbye Sophomore Year. I will remember you, but I won't miss you.
Sincerely,
A Now Junior
