Bittersweet Encounters

So I have 14 more days until I begin my Freshman year of college. It is exciting. scary, bewildering, and awe-inspiring all at the same time. One moment I am ecstatic to think of all the friendships I will make, some of which have already started over facebook. When I say that I am meeting people over facebook, people my parents age laugh. They say "We didn't have that". I know.

I want to meet people on facebook to get to know them. That way, meeting them in person is less awkward. Think about it. We'll already know at least something that we have in common. We can continue that debate about politics or about who has the best taste in music or...whatever. College is full of possibilities, some hidden and some out in the open.

I must admit, things are weird right now. My sister is acting weird. I won't get into that on her, but I really wish she'd get her act together. I am leaving my best friend back in high school. I wish her the best and hope to one day give her the poem I wrote about her. As for her boyfriend, also a good friend of mine, I hope that we remain friends too. I hope they know that they can alway send me a message on facebook when they feel down. Just because I am home does not mean I am too far away. For my friends, I am never out of reach. I will always be there for them. My friends mean the world to me.

I am excited to write papers. I have always enjoyed it. Don't ask why. I just love to write. The written word has immense power for me. It got me through some rather dark times and has helped me realize my full potential.

As a member of the Class of 2012, I hope I am worthy. College, here I come.