I always knew this day would come. Graduating from high school was bound to happen. I’m already bored out of my mind and I miss classrooms and teachers. I’m totally stuck. I really have no idea what to do with the rest of my life. I want to go straight to college but I have no money at all. No scholarships, no rich family members that’ll give me a free ride. I don’t even know how to get a job. I feel like I’ll never find one cause people far more qualified for work than me are out of work. How do I even start? Where do I go from here? Im so frustrated. I thought when I got to this point everything would be all worked out and I would have a plan but really I have nothing.
I’m so used to living in the moment and enjoying my life. Having to think about the future and grow up and take responsibility is a lot harder than I thought it would be. I wish i didn’t waste my high school years. Not that it was a complete waste, I mean I had so much good times in school. But now all my friends are gone and they all I have plans and ideas and talents. I feel like I’ve been left behind in the dust.
Growing up scares the crap out of me. I don’t even know how to do it. Everyone makes it look so easy but I’m really struggling. Things are going to change so much so fast and I like the life I have right now. Sure there’s little things that’ll be better but I like being close with my dad and sister. I like having lots of personal time. I like having privacy. I like not having to set up a financial plan. I’m scared of what it’s like out there in real world. I feel like I’ve been living in my own little world for my whole life and I’m being forced to live the American life.
Everyone out there seems so upset. When I see adults in the streets they always seem so grumpy and like they hate their lives. I dont want to be like them. Don’t want to get stuck in a life I hate working a job that sucks my whole life. I want to enjoy this one life I have. The things I want to do most aren’t very good paying jobs, like I want to be a professional dancer I always have my whole life it’s my most favorite thing ever. Also I really enjoy doing art but I really don’t think I have enough talent and skills to make nearly enough money to live off of it. I know I need to go to college but I don’t know how to get there.
I really should’ve planned ahead so much better than this. If I would’ve stayed at kearns all through high school I could’ve been big time in the dance department, which is amazing by the way. I’m going to miss that department so much. Michelle and Trish are my favorite dance teachers ever besides Donna cause I grew up with her and thought of her as a great friend. I want another year. I want to be on dance company and get scholarships. It all happened so fast and there’s no going back now.
Did I not think once about my future when I quit my job at K-mart after 3 months? I was 16 and being way dumb and irresponsible. It looks so bad for my reputation that one day I was just like “uh, I don’t feel like going to work today I hate that place, I’m going to quit”. What was going through my head when I was in junior high and got caught stealing pills from Harmons? What about when I got caught stealing worthless junk at Wal-Mart? Did I think I deserved the stuff I stole? I’ve stolen so much stuff its ridiculous, probly over a thousand dollars worth of stuff I’ve taken. Here’s the kicker, none of it is of any use to me. Not one thing I stole did I ever need. I don’t even remember any of the stuff. I was just bored.