i have always imagined graduating high school, but could never picture it actually happening, and here i am today with less than a week until graduation. it is so difficult to imagine that i am finally at a point in my life that i have been waiting so long for. however, it doesn't even feel "exciting" to me, more so just a long awaited time!

throughout my life, i've felt as if i do not fit in with others in high school, particularly on a maturity level. typically i have always felt a deeper connection with people older than me, mostly adults, or even parents of my friends. it is such a weird feeling, but i do feel more at ease now that i will fit in better with society.. or so i think?

when turning 18, i was worried that i would instantly be thrown into a bunch of responsibilities, but that was not the case -- and graduating high school feels similar. yes, i will be attending college to continue my studies of computers, on my own schedule, however i have already been studying computers my whole life. so in reality, my life has been a gradual preparation to which the point i've reached now and will continue as such.

graduating seems like another one of the many important stepping stones within my life, and to not be confused, i am still very excited about my future. i can not wait to become a highly successful individual, meet a wonderful future partner, start a happy family, and live my life to its fullest.