Hello 12 hello 13

Sitting in class today and thinking about my life, I reminisced on my high school career and how I missed my carefree life. I remember having no worries: waking up, going to school, doing homework, watching TV, listening to music, hanging out with friends, playing in school sports teams, etc.

In class we were working on case studies and thought about what we would do if we took on the role of being a CEO or a VP of a certain company. What would we do to correct the problems that were brought up in the study? Wow! I am so close to entering the real world and officially becoming an adult. Where has the time gone?

I remember worrying the first day of high school because it was a new environment and I didn't know what I was getting myself into. Throughout my high school career I feel like I have grown as a person. I have had my rebellious stage (and still do from time to time). There is a lot i still have to learn, but life is a learning experience and I feel that every day through all the experiences I have and the people that I meet I become a stronger, better person.

When do you know when you are ready for the world? What obstacles do you face and how do you overcome them? Remember the days when mom and dad would always be by your side? The people who brought you into this world now watch you grow into a young adult. First step is graduating High School; next step is college and graduating college. Throughout your life, you are always growing as a person. What's next? The world is such a big adventure. There is so much to offer and it is all in your hands. Your choices make you the person you are, and take you where you want to go. How do you get to certain points in your life?
Is it the culture you are brought up in?
Is it your family life?
Is it where you grew up (i.e. town, region, state, country)?

I digress, when we are younger we have no worries. I take that back; we worry about what we are going to wear to school and if we are going to do our homework or not. When we turn 16 we start thinking about our futures. Counselors in high school start talking to students about SAT's and our futures. Things go from carefree and fun to "Think now about your future, your grades help determine what you want to do with your life!" thats scary!

When did life become so serious?

There is a lot that I am not certain of in my life, but the choices I make today impact tomorrow. The carefree days are over with.