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Graduation, Track, and Summer

Well, somehow, I graduated this past Saturday. That was quite the interesting experience. Before I go further, you need to remember my highschool class was 33 kids…. of which, I’ve known probably 25 of since 7th grade, and 30 since 3rd, if not more. There’s been some who’ve left, some who’ve joined, and some who returned after leaving in these last 4 years. All of which has kept life real interesting.

I never really thought my graduation would be something emotional or heart wrenching, but I was wrong… at least slightly. While I couldn’t let myself shed a tear, I did feel a pang during the “Class Reflections” in which a kid I’ve known since kindergarten, another from 3rd grade, and the last from 5th, got up in the gym (silly rain forced us inside) and recalled some interesting and exciting  memories from over the years. The sole reason I didn’t let a tear go is because I had to give a speech right after them; having the MVP of the football team cry while talking about the class gift to the school would be quite a sight.

Now guess what I did right after graduation? I definitely didn’t stick around for the reception. And I didn’t go to any graduation parties. I went home, changed, and then left for Omaha Burke to compete in the State Track Meet. I didn’t do so well… I finished 22nd of 25. In the long run, that was an improvement, given the fact I came in rated at 25th of 25. However, it also came on my second worst day of the season. My best  of the year would have pushed me to 16th, and a school record would be 13th. Overall, I’m just glad I got to compete in the event. It’s truly spectacular and I can see how people really enjoy it.

After all this, it finally dawned on me that I graduated and I’m in the summer now. I finally have time to myself and can progress with getting things done. I’ve begun to compile a to-do list, hoping I might accomplish something. So far it’s not too ridiculous, given til August 19th. If I can get it all done, I’ll call it a good summer, especially if I do end up getting a job.

Well, that’s all for today. I just wanted to keep you guys updated a bit… you know, try and use my blog.