For my first artifact, I think I’ll reflect on Senior Graduation.
Senior Graduation was probably the first time I truly felt like I’d finished with something after so many years, and that it was time to move on. The lesson I learned there was that the times don’t last, so it’s best to make the most of them as they happen. Moving forward, I’d like to remember time spent making memories with friends. I’ll remember the Cross Country Camp out, staying up till the early hours of the morning sitting at a bonfire under a starry sky. I’ll remember the stupid arguments about whether water is wet or not (it isn’t) at the lunch table, and how that ended with a small food fight. I’ll use those memories as motivation to make more memories in the years to come.
As much as every high school student complains about the days in the moment, I can say confidently it was a great time. So if I can see anything in hind-sight, it’s that dropping the attitude for optimism would be a simple change that goes a long way, and that’s the mindset I’d like to be in during college. I’ll make the most of each situation I find myself in.