this was the "bitter" part:
so i found myself crying as i had to move out of the yearbook room. i kept telling my friend and future editor in chief bryson that i felt like a lame duck--i really did.
amy and sarah jane thank you for keeping me sane as i picked up a stack of 2009 silver yearbooks and stuffed them into the closet with tears running down my cheeks. i kept on saying "this is ridiculous! why am i crying?!" "i'm ready to be done!" or, "i really am such a joke right now, who would be crying over a room?!"
but i was.
and i can't deny it.
thats because it wasn't JUST a ROOM. its where thousands of memories were made this year, and i was packing up and moving out.
i'm going to miss this place.
and not just this place...the whole school for that matter. yesterday i packed up all of my memories and moved out of the place i called home for three years of my existence.
bittersweet.
on the "sweet" side, graduating was amazing. i loved being with the class of 2010 one last time while sitting on the front row of chairs in the huntsman center.
singing a solo was quite exhilarating--i was so nervous that i might be a little too emotional, but instead i took it as one last opportunity to show my grade i could belt it out. (haha i don't know about that...but at least i tried) some of my best friends spoke and gave great advice. i got to sit next to one of my all time favorite people aubrie colton. i was so grateful that i could have my family there, i have been overwhelmed by their support and love.
pictures, pictures and more pictures.
surprises: (aka a laptop and tickets to lion king! couldn't be more excited) a popcorn maker from bryttin. oh yes it may seem impractical to some, but popcorn is a staple of the bailey bowthorpe diet! and an african bag from brynn--I LOVE IT!
i came to the realization that the best friends i have made in high school can remain friends if i choose to be a networker and keep in touch with them. i hope to do just that. so its been a week full of highs and lows, happy's and sad's, excited and nervous, change and challenge, or as brynn would say, "roses and thorns".
singing a solo was quite exhilarating--i was so nervous that i might be a little too emotional, but instead i took it as one last opportunity to show my grade i could belt it out. (haha i don't know about that...but at least i tried) some of my best friends spoke and gave great advice. i got to sit next to one of my all time favorite people aubrie colton. i was so grateful that i could have my family there, i have been overwhelmed by their support and love.
pictures, pictures and more pictures.
surprises: (aka a laptop and tickets to lion king! couldn't be more excited) a popcorn maker from bryttin. oh yes it may seem impractical to some, but popcorn is a staple of the bailey bowthorpe diet! and an african bag from brynn--I LOVE IT!
i came to the realization that the best friends i have made in high school can remain friends if i choose to be a networker and keep in touch with them. i hope to do just that. so its been a week full of highs and lows, happy's and sad's, excited and nervous, change and challenge, or as brynn would say, "roses and thorns".
i guess thats why they call it bittersweet.
6 comments:
bittersweet, what a perfect word to describe life right now. we're on our way!
i totally remember the "i-don't-know-why-i'm-crying" thing! you have big things to come, but it is nice to stay in touch with the good friends you've made along the way.
you are amazing! we love you!
Oh girl you did belt it out and it sounded AMAZING! I am so proud of all your accomplishments this year! The best part is now you get to take all your talents and do some great and amazing things at SUU! I sure love ya girl!
you stated it perfectly. we have an exciting road ahead of us. i love you!
Proud dad.
Thanks for the photo of Mount Olympus and congratulations on your climb, well all of your achievements. Your experience in high school is way better than what my children say about theirs and I think it is because the students at Olympus High School are outstanding people who would make anyplace they worked in a good environment. An then too, it might be because of the magic of the mountain.
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