With my senior year of high school starting in two weeks, I am filled with fear, anticipation, procrastination, and excitement.

Even though I’ve had no major conflicts this summer, I have managed to procrastinate and wait till the final two weeks before school to start my assignments. The workload is far from heavy or difficult but it had managed to become slightly more so since I’ve pushed off for so long. I know setting a day or two aside to knock it out would be extremely easy, but a part of me doesn't want to. By completing all of the work, in my mind, signifies the end of my summer and I’m not entirely ready to do that.

On another hand, I cannot wait for summer to be over so I can finally experience senior year. Because I’ve been at the same incredible school for the past five years, I have watched countless seniors relish in all the perks and traditions that come with the final year of high school and it almost feels surreal that I can finally take their place.

I feel incredibly grateful that I’m entering this new chapter of life with what feels like a second family. Even though we are incessantly bickering and don't always get along, I would feel cheated of I wasn’t a part of this class. I’m so proud to be a part of such a talented, driven, and ambitious class. Some of these people have been a part of my life for almost fourteen years and I cannot wait to see where the world takes them.

I am filled with excitement, fear, and anticipation for finally my future is just in reach.