So I was a Senior

So I was a Senior
 The beginning of the year made me wish for an end to my high school career. I wanted to be done with high school, and I wanted to rush off to college. I thought that the end of my senior year could not come soon enough. Over the year my opinion has changed. I am excited to leave, but reluctant to leave my life behind me.

 I’ve had a very eventful senior year, and have had both good and bad things come my way. I started the year playing soccer, and was the captain of my team. Throughout the soccer season  I also chose the college I would be attending. I chose to go to West Liberty University on a softball scholarship, and to not visit or entertain any of the other offers that had come my way. When I committed to West Liberty I had only visited Bethany, and still was supposed to try out at WV Wesleyan, Salem, WV State, Wheeling Jesuit, and Eckerd College in Tampa. I chose West Liberty because my entire family on my dad’s side lives 20 minutes from the school.

 I have also realized many other things this year. I have came close to losing one of the most important people in my life because I chose to speak before I thought about what I was saying. I learned that sometimes you have to accept people as they are, and love them no matter what. People have shown me that no matter how well you think you know them, they can always surprise you.

There are many things I would like to leave behind when I go to college, but many people I wish I could bring. Over the years the people around me have taught me many things. My mom has taught me to always keep pushing on even when life throws a million obstacles your way. My dad has taught me that hard work pays off, and to always believe in myself. My brother has taught me to be kind to everyone. My sister has shown me that sometimes the things that seem awful at the time later become the best thing that ever happened to you. My boyfriend has taught me that sometimes the people who appear to be your opposite on the outside can be the same on the inside. I’ve learned a lot over the years, and the people in my life have prepared me for my future.