For the most part of my junior year, I have been stuck in my head. I have let one bad day lead to a loss of motivation and send me down a slippery slope of pitfall after pitfall. I find it hard not to overanalyze things, to assume that every decision is guaranteed to end in the worst. Suddenly, I am walking on eggshells. I know that high school is not supposed to be a race, but what’s the point in cautiously tiptoeing toward the finish line?
In the spiraling whirlwind that is life, there has always been one constant by my side — my friends and mentors. Looking back, I feel that as much as I appreciate my friends and mentors, I often forgot to explicitly appreciate their dedication and help. This senior year, I want to enjoy my last ride — and remember to shower my loved ones with the reassurance and care they deserve.