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First couple of years of high school were pretty good... then shit hit the fan.
My father died, my grandfather died (more of a father than my real one), my mother got married to an abusive douche, and my long-term relationship was going down the tubes. I got seriously depressed and did terribly in school. Eventually, at 17 (grade 11), I moved out and got my own apartment, started doing drugs and ended my 3 year relationship. I partied hard for a year or so, squeaked by in school (and started to take night/weekend/summer classes since working full-time wasn't conducive to regular school). Then I just focused on full-time work and slowly improving my life.
Prior to all of that, high school was amazing. I was popular, partied a lot, had a great BF, did excellent in school, and overall just enjoyed life.
I don't miss high school at all... especially the last half of it. It was probably one of the hardest times in my life. I am happy I turned my life around, went to and graduated college, and now go to University, half-way across the country with the love of my life.
The people I went to high school with... most of them ended up being useless. Still partying every night, having kids and getting fat really early etc. There are a few, many of which were the "losers" or "uncool kids" who have done a lot with their lives. One travels the world and works as a marine biologist, another is a scientist in Europe, a couple are teachers, etc.
Not sure if I will go to my 10 year reunion... I don't have any interest in being reunited with a lot of those people. I am happy to move on and leave that in my past.
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