The end of an era
Thursday, May 24, 2007 | 12:21:42 AMIf life is a collection of stories, and high school is one book, then I'm in a chapter where the resolution is beginning.
In the start of high school, I was a very quiet boy trying to find my way in this new place.
The first turning point in the story is when I joined band. This is where I met all of my good friends. So, I had people to talk to, but I was still a quiet boy who didn't want to speak.
The next turning point occurred far away in the Philippines. My family, my cousins helped me along here. They helped me to relax more, enjoy myself more. I was a quiet boy, slowly opening up to the world.
The rest is a blur; no major turning points, but everything affected me in some way. Somehow, slowly, I changed, I improved.
For example, to write articles for a newspaper, one must generally interview people. Comparing myself now and the beginning of the school year, I now actually like interviews. I'm not quite as wary of talking with people I'm unfamiliar with.
The story is of me and how I've changed. High school has been building up the story and now I've reached the resolution. Everything seems to be falling into place, but leaving the plot open for a sequel: the college saga.