Grade school is over. All of thirteen years of my life will end in one ceremony in less than seven days. All the experiences I have had will wrap up when I walk across a stage. There are so many things I want to say about elementary, middle, and high school, yet there does not seem to be an intelligible way to say them. However, as always, I shall try my best.
To Elementary School: Innocence and mystique filled my six years there. I met people I am no longer friends with; I met people I cherish close to my heart. The years were so simple, no judgments and no pain. No worries besides what was for lunch or when recess was going to start.
To Middle School: I am glad these three years are over. I say this every time I mention middle school, and I mean it. I do not mean to say I wish it never happened, though. I would not be the person I am today if not for the experiences – both good and bad – that I had. Here, the biggest issue was suddenly that boy who sits across the room and has a cute smile. Here, I thought I was so much greater than I actually was. For some reason, I thought that being aloof was the way to go. Then again, aloofness to avoid betrayal is not a bad trade-off.
To High School: Easily the best four years of my life. There were a few bumps and bruises, but all the more worth it. These years were not simple, what with growing responsibility and temptation. Yet, there are so many things that went beautifully right. I know that in the years to come, I will look back and remember with a smile on my face how much every person has come to mean to me. I will look back and wonder how I managed to do it all, because I am already wondering that.
To my friends: Thank you for making my life more bearable and a hundred times more beautiful. Thank you for making the hardest of days easier. You have no idea how much I love you all, and how much I am going to miss being with you.
To my teachers: Every moment has been enchanting. Thank you for opening doors for me. Thank you for helping shape how I learn and who I am because of what I learn.
To the Class of 2011: We did it. Congratulations and good luck in all your endeavors.
