It's been nearly a year since I've graduated high school and quite a bit has changed in my life. I couldn't be happier that high school is over and that I finally get to move on with my life. However, just because I'm happier now doesn't mean it hasn't been all rainbows and butterflies. Moving away to college means that you're not going to see all of the people that you've seen everyday for years. We all know this, but it doesn't really hit a nerve until you've actually arrived on campus and have been there for a few weeks. Once the excitement of this new life of yours dies down, you start to realize how different your life actually is.
First, I'd like to say that moving away for my education was something that I needed to do. It was something that I knew would be beneficial for me, and as cheesy as it sounds, I knew it would help me grow, and it has. However, with all of these amazing new things in my life going on, it doesn't mean that there haven't been some losses along the way. There are some people back at home who I haven't stayed in touch with, which is definitely on me. It's not that I haven't wanted to stay in touch, it's just that I haven't been the best at checking up on some of the people who I spent my time with in high school.
Maybe it's partially because I've been trying to leave high school in the past. I know for a fact that sometimes it's because school is kicking my butt and I haven't even thought about reconnecting with some people. I know that those aren't good excuses what-so-ever, but I promise you that I will do the best to try to reconnect with those I've lost over the years, especially this past year.
I know that you might not be completely ready to allow me back in immediately because it's been such a long time, and I completely understand that. I just know that friendships worth saving are bigger than hard or just forgotten feelings.
No matter how many people I meet or place into my life, I'm always going to remember those who were with me from the beginning until the end of my high school career. High school was not the best time for me, so I thank all of those who made me laugh, who cried with me out of happiness, and who share memories with me that I sometimes forget but will always remember when I look back.
I promise I'm going to start making it up to you.