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I was in the car with my dad last Sunday afternoon when I informed him that Monday would be my last day as a sophomore.
He shook his head and said, "Nope. No it's not."
I stared at him with this incredibly confused, dumb-founded look on my face. Was I going to be held back or something?!
"Tomorrow would be your second last day as a sophomore. The first was back in the Philippines, in case you forgot."
Haha. Very funny, Dad.

Yesterday was nothing special really. There were hugs and good-byes and I'll-miss-yous after school, but no waterworks at all. It seemed like the beginning of any other weekend. But I left my school that day, with a small, contented smile on my face.

This year flew by in a snap of a finger. I'm guessing it's because I've fully adapted myself to my new home. All the suppressed feelings I've bottled up from last year (and probably several years before-hand) have been let out, and I've never felt so care-free. It has been amazing, really. I love my new school, for the most part. It's not perfect, but I'm perfectly happy and that's what's important. I've grown close to so many wonderful new people. I've even established relationships with a lot of my teachers. It may sound weird, but they're really fun to talk to. Not exagerating at all. They've helped me out in more ways than none. You can call me a pet or kiss-up all you want... I'm-not-listen-ing. ;]
I've also gotten more involved at school. I've had fun with my friends in Debate, Choir, and Light Brigade. They're my on-campus family. And I'll be adding Journalism to the list next year.

So yeah where was I?
I left my school with a small, contented smile on my face... and a somewhat heavy heart as well. I'm going to miss everyone... From my friends, to my teachers, all the way down to that creepy, old janitor with the lazy eye. Haha. Relocating to the suburbs was a very good decision indeed. This new environment just seemed to take a huge load off of my shoulders and I'm not as sad or down as I used to be. Of course, I still get those annoying, sudden cases of homesickness but I've made wonderful memories this year and I've been a lot happier lately. I haven't been this happy and contented since the Philippines.

It is such a relief to hear that there will be no plans of moving again anytime soon. Uprooting and then adjusting yourself into a whole new environment is frustrating and extremely exhausting and stressful. I take comfort in knowing that I won't have to start all over again. I look forward to seeing everyone again after the two-month long weekend.
As of right now though, an amazing summer vacation awaits me! I'm sure that will keep my thoughts occuppied til then. ;]

Happy Summer, dearies!
princesspajie