It feels like today is the first day of being a senior and then tomorrow it would be
graduation already. It is February;I finished my final exams.But little did I know that we were about to practice for our
graduation. Our everyday practice for graduation served as a bonding
moment for us.Sharing
laughter, stories and going to fast food chains after every practice
had been our usual habit during the two weeks of practice. Time
goes by really fast and then came the day that we senior students were
all waiting and preparing for. The day that we were going to say our
goodbyes!
I remember this date very well:2nd February.It is one of those days which I will remember for the rest of my life. I knew that today, was a big day, I had been waiting for this morning to come for so many years.I felt like a little girl when she walks into the living room on Christmas morning and sees all the presents. In a few hours it came and went, but it was an important time of my life. Graduation day was the end of one life and the beginning of a new life with different problems, worries and joys.It was not the end for us, but really just the beginning. While walking in the theater, I saw hundreds of parents, grandparents, children, and even alumni students’. My brother was there, excited and cheering for me because I had finally made it. I was backstage getting ready for the walk on stage and thinking that I had finally reached the one day that would end college life and start a new life in the workplace.
The time came for all the graduates to line up and start heading on stage to begin the ceremony. I was excited and scared at the same time, my stomach felt queasy for sometime; my mouth and throat was getting dry and thirsty I knew that once I walked across the stage everything would be different. I could hear the sound of the cheering, the stately music, the solemn atmosphere, and the joy of the students all play a part in creating this spectacle.
Crazy thoughts started roaming through my head while standing there. Such as; “oh my God” I hope I don’t trip and fall in these six inch black heels, I’m nervous; hundreds of people will be staring as I walk across that stage....
I stood there and looked at my friends and colleagues for a minute thinking how grown up they all looked.They looked as if they weren’t ready for this yet, but the big smiles on their faces looked as if they could take on the world. I put a smile on my face to tried to force back the tears that started to line up on the rim of my eyelids. This would be the last time that I would be a student at my college. We clenched each other in a big hug one by one. With every hug I could feel the same pride and support they’ve been giving me for the years. I turned my head away because my eyes couldn’t hold the tears any longer. I could feel the tears rolling down my cheeks.This was be the last time I would see everyone together. My emotions are filled to the max. I have completed one of my life’s goals.I was extremely excited and happy that the fruit of my hard work would be in my hand in any moment. Overall, the whole process felt like a relief for all of us, just like a heavy burden that is lifted from our shoulders - but not for long as for a much heavier burden is upon us.
The happiest and most memorable journey in my life has just ended. The memories, the laughters, the lessons in life and most especially the friendships will always and forever will be treasured for the rest of my life. This is not really the end, but it is the start of a more thrilling and more exciting chapter of our lives.Getting to this point took forever, but looking back only takes a second. And I will carry the memories and the moments for the rest of my life.Some of you are as close as family and those who aren't, you still can't keep much from a town of gossip, we all know everyone's story, so I guess the hardest thing is just saying goodbye.My friends have been like my family. I grew up with them, and they taught me ways of life. I spent the most time with my friends, did things I should have and even things I shouldn't but I learned a lot, and wouldn't take anything back. I had fun doing what I did and I'm glad I never got caught, well most of the time. But now its time for me to get in more trouble, cause more drama and finally figure it all out on my own. I want more then anything to take you all with me, but I don't think I can. For you two have your own lives to live. I wish all of you the best of luck and I hope you all do well. Some of us will go abroad, some of us will travel, or some will just stay here, what ever you do just follow your dreams and make sure your happy doing it.
We've worked a lot for this moment..But goodbye means doesn't mean forever, and if we've been together this long, I'm sure I'll be seeing many of you soon.Now there is nothing familiar left. But change is good, and that's exactly what life is, a continuous change.
I remember this date very well:2nd February.It is one of those days which I will remember for the rest of my life. I knew that today, was a big day, I had been waiting for this morning to come for so many years.I felt like a little girl when she walks into the living room on Christmas morning and sees all the presents. In a few hours it came and went, but it was an important time of my life. Graduation day was the end of one life and the beginning of a new life with different problems, worries and joys.It was not the end for us, but really just the beginning. While walking in the theater, I saw hundreds of parents, grandparents, children, and even alumni students’. My brother was there, excited and cheering for me because I had finally made it. I was backstage getting ready for the walk on stage and thinking that I had finally reached the one day that would end college life and start a new life in the workplace.
The time came for all the graduates to line up and start heading on stage to begin the ceremony. I was excited and scared at the same time, my stomach felt queasy for sometime; my mouth and throat was getting dry and thirsty I knew that once I walked across the stage everything would be different. I could hear the sound of the cheering, the stately music, the solemn atmosphere, and the joy of the students all play a part in creating this spectacle.
Crazy thoughts started roaming through my head while standing there. Such as; “oh my God” I hope I don’t trip and fall in these six inch black heels, I’m nervous; hundreds of people will be staring as I walk across that stage....
I stood there and looked at my friends and colleagues for a minute thinking how grown up they all looked.They looked as if they weren’t ready for this yet, but the big smiles on their faces looked as if they could take on the world. I put a smile on my face to tried to force back the tears that started to line up on the rim of my eyelids. This would be the last time that I would be a student at my college. We clenched each other in a big hug one by one. With every hug I could feel the same pride and support they’ve been giving me for the years. I turned my head away because my eyes couldn’t hold the tears any longer. I could feel the tears rolling down my cheeks.This was be the last time I would see everyone together. My emotions are filled to the max. I have completed one of my life’s goals.I was extremely excited and happy that the fruit of my hard work would be in my hand in any moment. Overall, the whole process felt like a relief for all of us, just like a heavy burden that is lifted from our shoulders - but not for long as for a much heavier burden is upon us.
The happiest and most memorable journey in my life has just ended. The memories, the laughters, the lessons in life and most especially the friendships will always and forever will be treasured for the rest of my life. This is not really the end, but it is the start of a more thrilling and more exciting chapter of our lives.Getting to this point took forever, but looking back only takes a second. And I will carry the memories and the moments for the rest of my life.Some of you are as close as family and those who aren't, you still can't keep much from a town of gossip, we all know everyone's story, so I guess the hardest thing is just saying goodbye.My friends have been like my family. I grew up with them, and they taught me ways of life. I spent the most time with my friends, did things I should have and even things I shouldn't but I learned a lot, and wouldn't take anything back. I had fun doing what I did and I'm glad I never got caught, well most of the time. But now its time for me to get in more trouble, cause more drama and finally figure it all out on my own. I want more then anything to take you all with me, but I don't think I can. For you two have your own lives to live. I wish all of you the best of luck and I hope you all do well. Some of us will go abroad, some of us will travel, or some will just stay here, what ever you do just follow your dreams and make sure your happy doing it.
We've worked a lot for this moment..But goodbye means doesn't mean forever, and if we've been together this long, I'm sure I'll be seeing many of you soon.Now there is nothing familiar left. But change is good, and that's exactly what life is, a continuous change.
