It's hard to believe that High School Musical 2 came out almost 10 years ago (August 17, 2007, to be exact). I remember staying up for the premiere of what would be one of my favorite movies to watch during summer vacation. From the songs to the storyline, HSM 2 was the best movie from that franchise. So in honor of middle school nostalgia, I bring you, the 16 times High School Musical 2 gave us all the summer vacation feels and turned them into goals.
1. When the whole school celebrated the start of summer break by starting a flash mob on campus.
There truly was no party like a wildcat party.
2. When Troy gave Gabriella a necklace with his initials on it.
I have never wanted to Gabriella more than in that moment, tbh.
3. When the whole squad got summer jobs together.
And, each person got a job that perfectly suited their talents and personalities. It was literally a dream come true. Thanks, Sharpay!
4. When Sharpay was living her best life and suddenly you wanted towels from Turkey, too.
We all need a little Fabulous, is that so wrong?
5. When you never wanted a pink car more in your life than when you saw Sharpay riding in style.
Seriously, all 10 year old me wanted was to just be Sharpay Evans.
6. Like, look at her family's vacation club.
No wonder she wants fabulous!
7. When Troy and Gabriella forever solidified themselves as #RelationshipGoals
You are the music in me.
8. When Troy got a promotion not even a month into the job.
Okay, so maybe this was Sharpay's doing, but even so, it's the thought that counts. Whether it was from selfish motives or not, Sharpay took care of the ones she cared about.
9. When Troy and Gabriella went on the cutest picnic.
Don't act like you weren't a little bit jealous when they were dancing in the sprinklers.
10. When Ryan made you crave brownies that weren't even real.
I was right alongside Troy with this one, defensively stating I knew that they were good, I've had them before. Leave me alone while I get moody over brownies.
11. When Sharpay made you realize nothing will be as good as Zanessa (Troyella?). 
12. When Gotta Go My Own Way was the worst and best song to ever happen to you.
It also singlehandedly made you nostalgic and heroic freeing yourself from a toxic relationship that wasn't even real. And let's be real, you still sing just as hard to this as you did way back when.
13. When Troy and Gabriella got back together and everything was right with the world.
The best summer romance, don't even argue.
14. When Sharpay finally realized everything wasn't about her and became the best sister ever.
Not everything is about the Star Dazzle Award, and Sharpay finally realized that by the end of the movie. Gotta give her props for that.
15. When they celebrated a summer well spent by having a staff pool party.
Seriously, can I just take one quick dip in that pool? Please?
16. When they let go of the paper lanterns and you knew all was right with the world.
All I've wanted to do since this movie is light a paper lantern and kiss a cute boy.
