June 2012
You'll never understand. Lucky for me that I have people that do. I'm done waiting for you. I'm moving on.
Just because I am socially awkward does not make me antisocial.
So now I am an official high school graduate...
The first time I cried the whole day was when I saw Signora Desorrento. I truly love her, she is like a big sister to me. I never loved a teacher like family, and she truly is an inspiration to me.
When we were FINALLY seated and the orchestra started to play, I cried the hardest I cried the whole day. They sounded so beautiful and I was a little sad that I was not with them playing. I never heard them play as an outsider. It is gonna take some time to sink in.
When my name was called, I could not hear a thing. I was speechless. When I saw Mr. Orwick in the front of the line it finally hit me. I shook everyone’s hand, blew a kiss to the orchestra, and walked off the stage. A whole sea of emotions came towards me.
When I was reunited with my friends and family after the ceremony, I was so happy. But I felt different. Even though high school was a pain in the ass, I will truly miss it. However, I look towards my future with all of the hope in the world. I cannot wait to BEGIN my life. And I’m not afraid of losing anyone because the people God wants me to stay in touch with will stay in touch.
Class of 2012, we actually did it.
“I’m going to be serious for a second here so brace yourself. I want to take a second to tell you how much you inspired me this year. I know, I abuse you mercilessly but that isn’t what I was really thinking. I was really thinking that here is a girl who was dealt a difficult hand in life and somehow, everyday, comes to school and shares laughter with everyone and turns that difficult hand into a royal flush. I really admire you and appreciate the way you so consistently find ways to laugh.”
—Mr. Briskey
