Don't blink

Five years ago, I walked through these same halls nervous and small. Curious eyes darting around at all the people so much taller than me. Not quite sure of myself, just trying to get to my class on time and without getting too lost. Nervously combing my fingers through my short hair. Clutching onto my new binder filled with fresh lined paper. I watch all the tall boys push each other in the hallway,  playing around and yelling from across the cafe. I just want to get out of this place, grade 12 seems so far away. 

All it takes is one blink and that's it. Graduation hits. Now I walk through the halls, quickly yelling at a passing friend to meet up later. A quick smile as I saunter to class. No binder, just a notebook filled with loose papers. But I did it, and here we are. All said and done, it has been great. I can't say I don't want to leave this place, because I do. It is time and there is so much more out there. But I can safely say there is nothing else I could have wanted from my high school career. Made friends I know I will have for the rest of my life and had some fantastic adventures with those friends. Having all of it coming to a close is the most confusing feeling in the world. Happy yet sad. Excited and nervous. Everything tossed into a mixing bowl of emotion. So to my grads of 2012, it has been a pleasure and I love you all. 

The world is our oyster.