Now that I have finished High School, I realise how much things have changed and what growing up really is. I’ve made a lot of new friends, some best friends, however I have also lost good friends. Part of growing up or fate ? I don’t know.

I am still to able to recall the first day of High School, entering a big building and feeling strongly like a stranger, sticking to those I know and trying to avoid those looking suspicious. Little did I think about all the experiences that would occur in the next five years; from fights to parties, and from arguments to relationships. The first time I saw everyone I couldn’t wait to go back home and tell my parents all about it, but now all I wish for is to turn back time, so I can experience that day again.

The first couple of weeks brought feelings of anxiousness and even fear, sticking with those you knew was a priority, almost as if to gain protection. Gradually those seating plans that we before called ’stupid’ were the basis of new friendships, as well as some of the best memories. Then it seemed like time was going really slow, and that everyone wanted it to hurry up. When those two last exam filled weeks of school arrived time began to zoom. Now everyone wanted it to slow it down. Not due to the fact that there were exams going on, but rather because people knew that some people in the room they would never see again.

Even the last day wasn’t as emotional as I had expected, the tears rolling were replaced by huge smiles and friendly hugs. I was in the same mood too. It’s only now that I think back at the memories, the feelings begin to kick in. No more passing letters around class and being able to get away with having fun. Being a part of the big wide World is quickly approaching me. Everything is more serious and fun becomes a luxury.

Maybe if I had known that those years would be some of the best years in my life, I would have enjoyed them more, but knowing education is more important than messing about in class played a part in the amount of how much of it I received. There are things that I wish I could have differently, and prevented friends doing some stupid things, maybe then some would be closer to me now.

I suppose everything happens for a reason, and this is mostly due to fate. At the moment I have some friends that I could only wish for, and I am so grateful. Its funny to think how just one letter can change a person’s life.