Throughout my four years in high school, I have consistently looked forward to the next big event. Never realizing that I would look back on these instances and regret them, I learned to look ahead to the future rather than focusing on the present.
This little habit that I picked up dramatically affected my life, including not enjoying the beautiful moments handed to me during these years. High school taught me that every minute should be cherished and appreciated.
Going into freshman year with COVID, four daunting years lay ahead of me. It seemed as if high school would be never-ending, and in some instances, it was.
However, years flew by like minutes, and before I knew it, I was scheduling college visits and senior photos. It all seemed so surreal, as if I traveled to the future and skipped over the last three years of my life.
When I first started my senior year, moving away for college and saying goodbye to my loved ones still seemed reasonably distant. The thought always lived in the back of my mind but ended up residing there for way too long.
I eventually decided that I wanted to go to Florida for college, as I believed it was important to follow my dreams of moving from my hometown to a place that fit me. Besides, it felt as if I had years upon years until the next school year would actually start.
As the days passed, I still had the habit of not appreciating each moment. College started to feel like a cloud beginning to loom over me rather than an exciting experience coming up. I felt each minute slipping away from me, and I began to regret not taking the time to value what was handed to me.
My senior year was the year I first felt my life spinning out of control. In just a small amount of time, I wouldn’t be able to see my family and best friends for months at a time. I would break down just at the thought of leaving, and I spent many of my nights crying until my eyes became dry.
Although I began to feel overwhelmed, I stayed true to myself and continued on my path to Florida. I planned to go there ever since I was extremely young, so instead, my goal became to spend as much time as possible with my loved ones.
In this little amount of time, I trained myself to treasure the smallest moments with the ones that matter most to me. My perspective on life changed drastically because of this tiny change, and I became more grounded and content.
Even though college will always be nerve-wracking, appreciating each and every moment that comes into my life has helped me get through it immensely. If I could give one piece of advice to anyone who may be struggling with high school, it would be to cherish what is given to you. By practicing this simple concept, a more positive mindset on life is given in return.
Encouragement to my peers? Never forget to follow your passion, even if some hardships may follow.
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