High school has been the most chaotic yet beautiful thing for me. Friday nights in the bleachers with my big sister watching our boys hit the "Stag Sign" before running through the band and whirlwind of cheerleaders. Long drives home with my big brother & sister listening to song after song as loud as possible with all the windows down. Teachers who just wouldn't give me a break and put a 0 in for that assignment I just didn't have time to makeup. Skipping half of last period to hang out in the library with my boyfriend only to end being kicked out for laughing too hard. Running through the halls because I wasn't paying attention to the fact I'd be late if I didn't take my nose out of a textbook. Making A's, then making C's then bouncing back. Anxiety attacks and depression. A lot of internal happiness due to the fact I felt fulfilled only to have it taken from me because of some rumor spread about me by a girl jealous of the fact I was dating her crush. Drama, Drama, Drama. Getting caught sneaking into the locker room after hours.

It's the best of time, and it's the worst of times.

So...

Here's to driving that 1970 hand-me-down truck.

Here's to the class you tried your hardest to pass.

Here's to person you thought you'd marry, but you ended up going your separate ways.

Here's to your high school sweetheart.

Here's to your first time drinking.

Here's to Friday nights with your best friends.

Here's to the girl who traded in prom queen for a big city dream.

Here's to all of the mischief you got into.

Here's to growing up.

Here's to getting your first car.

Here's to getting out of your small town.

Here's to the guy who's still calling that first love.

Here's to the girl who went on with her life.

Here's to the crowded hallways and anxiety attacks that came with them.

Here's to the cute guy in your math class who winked at you every time he came in.

Here's to your first summer love.

Here's to your first lie about who you were with.

Here's to all of the secrets you kept.

Here's to the cute substitute teacher who was easily 20 years older.

Here's lunch In the courtyard.

Here's to being late to class.

Here's to getting your diploma.

Here's to the good times.

Here's to high school.