Today, in calculus, Mr. Maas discussed how he believed he almost felt actual physical pain while he walked into school today; he was feeling very reluctant to start off this week. But, as he talked about this terrible morning, he said, "Even though it seems bad, you know what gets me through it? That the AP test is in three months!” This did not quite brighten my day, but it did make me realize a few things. In a little over three months, we will be done with the school year, but better yet, us seniors will be done with high school. This has made me so excited and will help me push through these long winter weeks. Not only do we get to look forward to graduating high school, but even before that, two vacations, President's Day weekend and Spring Break. Also, we have Prom to be excited for, which will be so much fun. And not to mention, most of us will turn 18 in the near future, allowing us to vote, buy cigarettes, buy "adult material," get tattoos/ piercings, and best of all, sign school permission slips! Also, summer is really only a little over three months away, which I am super pumped for, because I just got a summer job as a nanny. I am watching a 5 year old, Chase, who is also my best friend because he rocks. Hanging out at the Lifetime pool all summer with my friend Chase...what else could I ask for? And, in the fall, we will begin a new chapter in our lives, with most of us attending all different, interesting, and unique colleges and universities, all over the country. Needless to say, I am eager for the end of high school, the summer, to turn 18, and the new experience of college in the fall. And who knows, maybe I'll get a little rebellious and get a tattoo like Alex Hurtuk (Yeah, he has a tattoo).
This is a great post, from the Asian all the way to "Alex Hurtuk has a tattoo." But not to rain on your parade Jillian, being 18 isn't all its cracked up to be. Believe me, cigarettes are repulsive (although I have never had one so I guess you could say I do not know), cigars are only really good if you get cuban (that I know), and the hookah bars are overrated. I personally would never get a tattoo or a piercing. Plus you then run the chance of getting AIDS from an unclean needle. Also, I still haven't registered to vote, apparently it's a tedious process. And concerning adult material? First of all that just seems embarrassing to go buy, but if that's your interest I'm sure you could find it online. Yes, being 18 is just not that special. Hah, and you don't even have to register for the draft...lucky me. But like you, I too am looking forward to the summer. The time has gone by quite quickly, too quickly maybe.
ReplyDeleteJillian, this is a very exciting thing for me as well. I cannot wait to start fresh. A tattoo seems very necessary for me as well. I have no idea why I haven't gotten one yet! I may have to get belly ring as well so Alex and I can officially be twins. Unfortunately, college means the separation from all the people I have grown up with. This move may be harder than we expect it to be.
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