by Nathan Hunt |
This is a goodbye letter. It will be my last column for the year 2012. Countless changes have occurred in my life throughout the year, including transitioning from a junior to a senior, breaking up and reconnecting with the same person three times and becoming a leader of two organizations. So I dedicate this column to saying goodbye, which is something at which I have never been an expert.
First, goodbye to my “childhood.” I turned 18 in July, signifying the turning point in my life as a “legal adult.” While I intend to still have just as much fun as a kid as an adult, I say goodbye to being able to classify myself as a minor.
Second, goodbye to my last first day of public school. I am so grateful that I have never had a bad first day of school. They have always been an enjoyable and exciting experience filled with meeting new peers and teachers. One exciting thing is, though, I have a couple more years of “first days of school,” except that will be in college! Eek!
Third, goodbye to all of my friends, I will see you all in 2013! To my seniors: we did it! We are halfway through senior year and are looking forward to a very promising end to a fantastic high school career. To my underclassmen: You all have given me laughs and many memories, thank you for that. I am so happy that I have been able to grow close to you over these couple of months, and I cannot wait to grow even closer in the upcoming months!
Fourth, FINALLY goodbye to all the stupid “end of the world” rumors. Not to be rude, but they could not have gone away soon enough. I can now go on Twitter and Facebook in peace. So long and good riddance!
Lastly, goodbye, love. This is the hardest goodbye for me to say. You have sculpted me in to the person I am now. We had our ups and downs, but now that we have said our personal goodbyes, this is my goodbye, stating that I hope we both find someone incredible in the future. I will always love you because you were my first real love.
The year 2013 will bring many joys, along with challenges and even more changes. We all need to remember that some change is good. So welcome it. Oh, and Happy Holidays!
