It's that time again. Walmart is all stocked up on the latest highlighters and tax-free weekend has came and gone... It is time for school! With school starting, it is a great chance to come to the realization that things will change from now on and that this is not going to be like high school anymore. Many things in your life, although upsetting to many, will break. Some of these things can be looked at for the better and others are simply things we all must go through in order to deal with what lies ahead.
1. Snap Streaks
As much as you would like to believe that you will keep in contact with your old high school buds, you will lose bonds and more importantly, Snap Streaks. *Insert sad face emoji.*
2. Your Mother's Heart
This goes without saying, your mother is head over heels for you, and if she is anything like my mother, you know it's going to be rough not only for her, but for you, as well. Cherish her while you are home and send her love when you are away. It means more to her than you probably see.
3. Your Bank Account
You name it: sheets, a lamp, fan, microwave and even paper clips... that stuff adds up. Right off the bat, we all get the sinking feeling of being the stereotypical poor college student just by buying the things necessary to have that full college experience.
4. Any Eagerness To Be Independent
Yeah yeah yeah, it was all great in theory when you wanted to go somewhere and your parents said no, or you felt like living by your own rules but now it does not seem like all it was cracked up to be. We actually really want the help of our parents, and living by ourselves is terrifying. But hey, like Charlie Puth, they are only one call away.
5. Your Heart (Just A Little)
Regardless of whether you were that senior in high school that swore you would never go back to your small town again and that you do not want to see anyone you know after you graduate, you will miss something. A big part of who we are comes from how we were raised and the community that we were brought up in. It could your school, a sport you played, your community or most importantly, your family. A part of you is going to be left behind and will be strongly missed. The memories you made and the life you lived are always going to be something that no one can take away from you and should be cherish and valued. Love the life you have and the people who have helped make it happen.
Teachers, friends, or family members, it does not matter, thank them for all they did for you and love them as much as you know they love you.
