A Final Thank You.

 As we reach the conclusion of our high school career I thank you my dear classmates.

What seemed to be like yesterday is now thirteen years ago. Where did the time go?! On the first days of kindergarten I could not wait to depart and go home. Now, on the last days of high school it saddens me that I HAVE to depart and go home and for this, I blame you. As the last days approach us I reflect upon the good times which bring a glowing smile to my face. I have witnessed the changes which you have gone through and I am sure you have seen the changes I have gone through as well.  Through all the changes and through each year, friendships grew stronger.

      

        Because of you I learned how a smile can be contagious.

  

I give tremendous thanks to you all for sharing your kindness with me and showing me what a friend should be. The person I grew to be over the years was due to the people I was surrounded by each day. I learned how wonderful it can be to share laughter with the ones that mean a lot to you. I now understand how hard it can be to stay goodbye. In a couple days I will be leaving the ones I grew up with and the teachers that held my hand along the way, and this seems to be difficult. I cannot be more blessed and thankful for the last thirteen years that the good Lord has provided me with. Teachers and classmates, I ask you take more pride in yourselves.  It is you that I will remember when I reminisce on the best times throughout my education in Holbrook.  Words cannot describe how much I will miss you and the impact you have made in my life.

I appreciate that you all have given me a reason to be thankful. A friendship is something that means so much and can be found anywhere. I am lucky to say that I found several of my first friends here. I just hope you realize how much I truly admire you all. In a couple of days we will be moving on and moving forward as we have a beautiful life awaiting us and a million incredible memories and experiences to reflect on.

Thirteen beautiful years comes down to Friday, May 25, 2012.

And to my seniors in the fast lane……

Closing timeee, every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end. <3

Goin' with the Flow!

It is COMPLETE craziness that graduation is less than seven days away. A week from now I will be laying around and catching up on sleep from the weekend with no worries but summer time. No longer will I have another year of high school to experience because it will over. EEE!!! 

Here we are on our last week. I already know that things are going to be CRAZZZYY! As we get ready for the big day I am getting excited and I have a couple things on mind....

1.       My camera better be charged at all times.  

2.       Water-proof make-up is going to come in handy.

3.       My Spanish needs some practice or I am going to sound like a fool in front of thousands of people.

4.       My body is going to need some serious recovery after the week is over.

5.       AND last but not least, thank goodness for graduation parties. They are a reminder of how happy graduation is.

I enjoy that the five listed items have nothing to do with school and the stress of finals! I have realized that there is no point of stressing my last couple days of high school. I am a smart girl so let the festivities carry on!  I look back and reflect upon the year and how foolishly overwhelmed I was. I guess at the time it made sense because the thought of beginning life on my own seemed like a blur. Now smiling and being happy makes the most sense. Without all the hard work and stress that I put into this year I would not be in the position I am now. It all fell into place and it was wonderful to have the "college" weight lifted off of my shoulders a little. I am so blessed for the financial assistance and scholarships that I have received. I went from a crazy mess to completely content on the how I have spent the last two months of my high school career.  Thank you dear Lordy!

I let it all out, took a breather, and just like that I was reunited with life as I was refreshed with my optimism.  I know I will look back and always have a sense of the stress that I felt throughout this year. I also know that there will be plenty more years to go that will include stress.  I am just grateful that I experienced what needed to be experienced this year. At least I know there are solutions and reminders of how blessed we are in life. I laugh at the fact that what I have on my mind now includes the fear of having raccoon eyes on Graduation night from make-up that is not waterproof. I am also happy that I can admit that I, Maria Garcia (Full-blooded Mexican) needs to practice my Español. Yes, what is on my mind includes silly thoughts. I love silly.

I give tremendous thanks to the great Lord. I have slowed down to enjoy the scenery and cruise on through the SENIOR LANE!