A Step forward from High School

"What's in High School, stays in High school..."

People, we don't really have to bring back issues from the past when we already entered a new phase in our lives---college. Yes, we could certainly not forget some events that struck us from the past but we have to move on. We don't have to be slaves of our own sad and happy memories. We should go on.

When people disappoint you, don't be upset. Of course, people couldn't always please you. Haven't you thought that you might have disappointed them too?

If you're asking for a request one couldn't readily give, you have to respect that. People can't always be there for you, because they have their reasons and they have other people to be with too.

You may say that you don't force people to conform, but the pressure of your plea would always be there. You could always hold on to the people you meet in high school. But you shouldn't hold on too much or else they might break. Those people are fragile beings like you too. You must accept that what happened already happened, and it all happened for a reason. Let other people join you in your next stage. Give them a chance to enter in your life because they're willing to let you in their lives too.

It's not that I am saying you to forget the ones who you once held dear...it's just that you have to find more of them. Your friends in High school will always be there, so don't be afraid to lose them. Finding new friends doesn't mean replacing the ones you have in the present.

All the drama, issues, lies, and happiness must be left in high school; But the people important to you back then must be taken with you as you GROW. We should bury the grudges, wars, and backstabbing deep down in high school history. Let us filter our memories and take the ones that made us who we are. Like what I said, "What's in high school, stays in high school...but the people you love and the memories you treasured will go on with you."

-S.Reyes