Wow... 14 years a Gandhian and I'm finally "FREE". For many years I've been saying to myself over and over "I can't wait to leave this school", not because I hated it or anything, but because I wanted to experience university. Meeting new people, making my own way in life and now that the moment is finally here, I find myself more depressed than I am glad that High School is finally over.
For 14 years I woke up at 6 in the morning, granted that with every passing year I'd wake up progressively later and later to the point that by the time I'd reach school, I'd miss the morning assembly entirely - something I should have started doing sooner.
For 14 years, I had my short breaks and lunch breaks at 10 and 12 respectively. How I'd wait for the bell to ring so I can buy something unhealthy - INDOMIE FOR SURE - and eat it with my mom's lunch. There were times where I'd just skip the home-made lunch and go for whatever food in the canteen would satisfy me - probably Indomie - because sometimes, Home food just wasn't cutting it. And during short breaks I'd go down with my friends (or alone, I didn't really care), to spend my allowance as I see fit which was probably buying Indomie - Okay, if you're a Gandhi student, you have to admit that there will never be anything better than Indomie double in the canteen... It's just THAT good - the juniors that are reading this might think I'm out of my mind, But then again, they haven't finished High School. And trust me, Canteen food WILL BE something that you'll miss when you're gone.
Now that I've officially completed - probably the best 14 years of my life - High school, I know what those alumni students meant when they say "I'm forever grateful to my teachers and friends etc etc." and I really am. When you're in 6th or 7th grade, you probably can't imagine what it's like to be bullied in school to be cast as the outsider, the guy that no one wants to hang out with, the guy that people don't like for no good reason. I'm not saying that I know what all that's like. I'm fortunate enough to be that guy who sort of breezed through High School life without any major bumps. And as you grow older and closer to finishing school, so many "what if"s start popping into your mind. And I guarantee you "What if I was that guy, the guy who's bullied and has no friends?" is a question you'd be asking yourself. I'm lucky that I only have to imagine what that'd be like.
I just want to give my sincerest and most heartfelt thanks to ALL MY FRIENDS - even the ones who I'm not close to or usually hang out with - who asked me to hang out with them, let me play sports with them and talk about problems. Without those people, I wouldn't be imagining what it's like to be alone and friend-less, I would BE alone and friend-less. I'd also like to thank my teachers, People might feel the teachers now are sub-par, but there are some really cool teachers out there. Some of the teachers that taught me will forever be my wisest friends. Lastly, I want to thank Gandhi Memorial International School for providing me with so many chances to showcase my talents in sports and music and I'll regret not joining Singing Talent-time more.
Like every end to a major life venture. There will have been things you cherish and things you regret doing. And I for one - no matter how many things about school that I cherish - have many regrets. I regret being bitter and rude to my friends, I truly believe that they deserved better, the fact that they still hang out with me is a mystery in its own and also a testament to the strong friendship that we've made over the years. I've done quite a lot during school yet I still regret not doing more things like, making more films, trying new out new hobbies, being more open-minded.
To anyone out there that I've wronged (I'm sure there are a few people), I want to thank you for showing me what a complete ASS I can be at times and I want you to know that because of you, I'm going to try and be a better person. Whatever I did or called you, I'm sorry and I hope you'll forgive and forget.
To conclude this long post, I want to tell anyone who's still in high school reading this, Just have fun with it and don't be afraid to try new things and meet new people. You can go to college over and over again but you're only in High School once, And You're Only Young Once.
The 2 absolute BEST moments of my school life to date will be going to the school roof - I'll never forget that moment. And Prom Night. I'm glad that I was able to take a beautiful date and have an amazing time. High School will forever be the best years of my life and I'd happily go back and do it all again.
Comment your most favorite high school moment below :)
For 14 years I woke up at 6 in the morning, granted that with every passing year I'd wake up progressively later and later to the point that by the time I'd reach school, I'd miss the morning assembly entirely - something I should have started doing sooner.
For 14 years, I had my short breaks and lunch breaks at 10 and 12 respectively. How I'd wait for the bell to ring so I can buy something unhealthy - INDOMIE FOR SURE - and eat it with my mom's lunch. There were times where I'd just skip the home-made lunch and go for whatever food in the canteen would satisfy me - probably Indomie - because sometimes, Home food just wasn't cutting it. And during short breaks I'd go down with my friends (or alone, I didn't really care), to spend my allowance as I see fit which was probably buying Indomie - Okay, if you're a Gandhi student, you have to admit that there will never be anything better than Indomie double in the canteen... It's just THAT good - the juniors that are reading this might think I'm out of my mind, But then again, they haven't finished High School. And trust me, Canteen food WILL BE something that you'll miss when you're gone.
Now that I've officially completed - probably the best 14 years of my life - High school, I know what those alumni students meant when they say "I'm forever grateful to my teachers and friends etc etc." and I really am. When you're in 6th or 7th grade, you probably can't imagine what it's like to be bullied in school to be cast as the outsider, the guy that no one wants to hang out with, the guy that people don't like for no good reason. I'm not saying that I know what all that's like. I'm fortunate enough to be that guy who sort of breezed through High School life without any major bumps. And as you grow older and closer to finishing school, so many "what if"s start popping into your mind. And I guarantee you "What if I was that guy, the guy who's bullied and has no friends?" is a question you'd be asking yourself. I'm lucky that I only have to imagine what that'd be like.
I just want to give my sincerest and most heartfelt thanks to ALL MY FRIENDS - even the ones who I'm not close to or usually hang out with - who asked me to hang out with them, let me play sports with them and talk about problems. Without those people, I wouldn't be imagining what it's like to be alone and friend-less, I would BE alone and friend-less. I'd also like to thank my teachers, People might feel the teachers now are sub-par, but there are some really cool teachers out there. Some of the teachers that taught me will forever be my wisest friends. Lastly, I want to thank Gandhi Memorial International School for providing me with so many chances to showcase my talents in sports and music and I'll regret not joining Singing Talent-time more.
Like every end to a major life venture. There will have been things you cherish and things you regret doing. And I for one - no matter how many things about school that I cherish - have many regrets. I regret being bitter and rude to my friends, I truly believe that they deserved better, the fact that they still hang out with me is a mystery in its own and also a testament to the strong friendship that we've made over the years. I've done quite a lot during school yet I still regret not doing more things like, making more films, trying new out new hobbies, being more open-minded.
To anyone out there that I've wronged (I'm sure there are a few people), I want to thank you for showing me what a complete ASS I can be at times and I want you to know that because of you, I'm going to try and be a better person. Whatever I did or called you, I'm sorry and I hope you'll forgive and forget.
To conclude this long post, I want to tell anyone who's still in high school reading this, Just have fun with it and don't be afraid to try new things and meet new people. You can go to college over and over again but you're only in High School once, And You're Only Young Once.
The 2 absolute BEST moments of my school life to date will be going to the school roof - I'll never forget that moment. And Prom Night. I'm glad that I was able to take a beautiful date and have an amazing time. High School will forever be the best years of my life and I'd happily go back and do it all again.
Comment your most favorite high school moment below :)
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