When we were in elementary school, we couldn't wait to get to high school. High school kids always looked so mature, so grown up, and looked like they had their lives figured out. We would say to our grade school group of friends that we would be "best friends forever," but we all know that didn't always happen. We even said that when we were in high school, but sadly again, that didn't always happen...
High school flew by, but you guys helped make those four years pretty amazing. Once we were freshman, we realized that high school isn't all it's cut out to be and those kids that we thought had it all together when we were young really didn't. We were now in their shoes, and I would have never been able to get through high school without you all.
Sweet 16 parties, Homecoming parades, football games—high school was awesome at times, but it also sucked at times, too. Heartbreaks, stressing over schoolwork, fights. We all went through them, and we were all there for each other to pick up the pieces. My heart is filled with memories of smiles and laughs with my best friends.
I like to think that I made as much of an impression on you as you did on me. Some of you I haven't seen since graduation, some of you I am still best friends with to this day, and some of you that I never thought wouldn't be in my life decided I wasn't good enough to be in your life anymore, but sh*t happens I guess.
To the friends that were simply just "high school friends," I got through my tough AP classes because of you. I always had a partner in gym class. I had a locker buddy that I would see every few periods and chat with. Some of us drifted apart and lost touch, and that happens. You were all such an important part of my high school years.
To the friends that decided they didn't want me in their life anymore after high school, it's okay. I'm not bitter anymore. I was hurt that some of you that I considered my best friends decided that staying in touch through college was too much of an effort for you. I'm sorry that I tried to still be your friend even though it was clear you didn't want to be mine anymore. You taught me what a true friend looks and acts like, and we had great times until it wasn't so great anymore.
To the friends that are still very much in my life, thank you for always being there, and for continuing to always be there. I definitely don't tell you this enough, but you mean the world to me. I know that I will have you guys in my life forever to endure more crazy moments together. You were there when everyone turned away. You were there for my awkward bangs phase during sophomore year and still loved me. We went from attending pep rallies together as students to scrolling through Instagram and seeing all the current students pep rally pictures and thinking "were we that obnoxious? No, we couldn't have been, we were so mature." We were definitely that obnoxious, but we had a phenomenal time being that way.
High school has been over for a few years now, but it will always have a special place in my heart. The school itself, the teachers, and more importantly the friends I made and lost along the way. So thank you to anyone who I ever came across during those four pivotal years in my life. You helped me become who I am as a person today, and I hope you're all doing well.
