I have two more weeks left of high school. I thought I had time, but I didn't. I remember last August during senior sunrise like it was yesterday, standing with my classmates at what I thought would last forever. Yet, somehow, I don't have any more time with the people I know to be my family left. Tomorrow is my senior night for my sport. I don't know if I can hold it together because I've never realized how fast the time was flying until I'm at the other side.
Stop worrying about college. In 30 years, you're not going to be thinking about, "Oh, I didn't get into this school," or, "how did he get into xyz and not me?" You're going to be remembering who your family is and who is there for you when you're not there for yourself. Keep your head up and stay focused on what truly matters right now, because this isn't going to last forever.
I grew close to some people just in the last few months, and I'm crying because I don't have time with them anymore. I met a girl who I care about so much, but we're going to be in completely separate places in a few months and I don't know what to do. Every single day, I keep thinking about what I'm missing out on, not on what I have. And I think we all do sometimes. So now, I'm going to just try and enjoy these last few days with my people, with the people who made me who I am. I'm going to have fun at prom, I'm going to do the things I told myself I'd never do because I was too scared, I'm going to talk to the people who I thought would judge me, I'm going to do the hard thing because it's uncomfortable.
I don't know what made me post this, but I'm tearing up, and I rarely cry. But time is TRULY limited. Underclassmen, you won't believe me. I didn't believe the past seniors who told me this. But you'll be in my place before you know it, crying just like me. Enjoy your people, your teachers, your teammates, your family, and your friends. Before you know it, they'll still be in your bleachers cheering you on, just not directly with you. I love all of you and I wish you the best wherever you head to this fall. We will expand our own family and continue to cherish those we have now. Please love each other with more love than you can muster <3