See Ya Later

It's almost college time! There's an entire new change about to happen to every one of us, whether you're going to JTCC or heading off to a four year university. Some of us will be close by, maybe about an hour or so away, but others are going as far as 10 or more hours away. It's scary to think about all the possibilities that lie ahead of us, but that feeling of mystery adds to our feelings of excitement.

I cannot wait to graduate, but I do admit that it will be bittersweet for me. I don't want to say goodbye to a majority of the people I'm friends with or even those I'm just acquaintances with. It's crazy to think that I probably won't see most of the people in my class ever again. Saying goodbye to those I care about the most is going to be the hardest part of it all. We're going to be leaving our cute little dog or a pet cat, a little brother or sister, parents, friends, or a boyfriend or girlfriend. That's a lot of goodbyes and a lot of change. The changes are what I dread, but I know that it's worth it to go off on my own, make new friends, and get a higher education. It's going to be a great experience.

 Those important to us aren't going to drop out of our lives if they really care, and our families will always be there waiting for us when we come home for break. I know my little chihuahua is always going to be sitting at my front door snorting and wagging his tale to greet me every time I come home. I'll definitely miss every single one of my friends, my family, and my boyfriend, but I also know that we don't have to always say goodbye. For me, I'm going to say "see you later."