Never did I think I would see the day where I started to miss high school. Having to get up so early in the morning, being stuck at home and not living on my own, and constantly being under supervision of my parents. However, now being away from home has me missing some things.

High school was just an okay time for me- not fantastic but not awful. I went everyday, got my schoolwork done, tried to get good grades, and kept up a semi-social life on the weekends. I was mainly just looking ahead to college and getting out of my hometown. Like many others, I was ready to get out-of-state and move onto the next phase in my life.

However, now looking back, I took so many things for granted. Those Friday night football games in a small hometown. Knowing basically everyone in your graduating class and having been in classes with them since elementary school. The professors who completely inspired you and changed your way of thinking and how you live your life. All the free time I had to enjoy and not being piled down with schoolwork all the time. Those home cooked meals your mom made that you never fully appreciated, until now having to cook for yourself in college. Spending time with my family and seeing all my friends every single day.

While it may seem like you’re stuck in high school and you cant wait to get out, soak up all of this time. You will never get this time back. High school is only for four years, but it goes by in the blink of an eye. Sure, you have so much to look forward to with college, but stay in the present and appreciate every single moment. These are the years you will never get back.