So it wasn't High School. Just Middle school. No big deal, right?
Wrong. It wasn't just middle school. It was middle AND elementary school at the same time. I've been going to the same school all my life. I think it's been eleven years, since I went to preschool for two years (I was too young to go on to kindergarten, so I was held back)
So now I'm leaving from the tiny koi pond into the aquarium. And then out into the ocean.
Anyway, I was so restless before time to go. I got my dinner dance dress on, kept my hair curly (because I wanted to look like me instead of a model) and waited until it was time to go to the school.
When I finally got there, the first thing I did after getting my gown and cap on was finding my best friends and giving them all hugs. I've hugged my friends more tonight then I've ever hugged them before. And then after what seemed like hours of waiting, we got into our lines, boy girl boy girl pattern, my best friend that i've known longest and love like a sister across from me, a boy i've known since kindergarten in front of me, and my ex next to me. Yes, I'd be walking to the graduation song with my ex.
Well, that just proves the law of attraction. When you think about something long enough, it happens. But nothing really gossip-y happened, so I'm not gonna say how much I may or may not still like him.
We walked slowly to our seats and for once, I didn't walk like a turtle in my shell. I held my head high, my shoulders back, and just kept going. After everyone was seated, certain awards were given out to the four or five smartest kids in the grade (all the different awards were going out to the same people. It was pretty unfair, but I don't wanna get into that now.) and then we'd finally get our diplomas.
The first row went up, got back to their seats, and then the second row. After my ex, well, I'm tired of calling him my ex, so I'll call him by his name, after Casey went up and got his diploma, I waited anxiously for my name to be called.
My English teacher was announcing my row, and when our eyes met, she gave me a big smile as she said my name. "Katelyn Michelle *********" (I put stars for my name because I'm not an idiot XD ) My heart was beating fast. I went up the stair to the stage, was grateful that I didn't trip, and accepted my diploma by some board of education guy. I shook hands with him, some other official education people, and the principal and vice principal. Everything else was a blur. I'm not sure if I went back to being a turtle again or not, but eventually, everyone had graduated and our class song was played.
Here's to the Night, by Eve 6
The lights dimmed and pictures of students appeared on a big screen on the stage.
"So denied
so I lied
are you the now or never kind...."
I was grateful for the darkness, so my tears couldn't be seen. I didn't realize that those wouldn't be my last tears of the night.
"In a day and a day love I'm gonna be gone for good again
Are you willing to be had are you cool with just tonight
Here's a toast to all those who hear me all too well"
As the chorus started to be heard, my tears came out in a slightly stronger flow instead of a tear here and there. They were small tears, but they are tears that I didn't wipe away, as I had done with other tears this year. I let it flow down my face and remembered my class, my friends, my family.
"Here's to the nights we felt alive
Here's to the tears you knew you'd cry
Here's to goodbye
Tomorrow's gonna come too soon"
I knew that I wasn't the only one crying. Others were, but I don't think too many were. Or if they were, then they were quiet, like me.
"Put your name on the line along with place and time
Wanna stay not to go I wanna ditch the logical
Here's a toast to all those who hear me all too well
Here's to the nights we felt alive
Here's to the tears you knew you'd cry
Here's to goodbye
Tomorrow's gonna come too soon
All my time is froze in motion
Can't I stay an hour or two or more
Don't let me let you go
Here's a toast to all those who hear me all too well
Here's to the nights we felt alive
Here's to the tears you knew you'd cry
Here's to goodbye
Tomorrow's gonna come too soon"
The song ended and the lights were turned on. We all applauded and cheered. We were officially named the ***** (blotted out name XP ) Connecticut Class of 2007.
So we marched out to the graduation song again and made our way to the after party place. I met up with Kay, Crystal, Megan and Chels and we all just hugged, threw our caps in the air, and I think I was crying. I was trying not to, since I don't think my friends have ever seen me cry. Well, not since my last breakup, but that was a long time ago and a different story. They've never seen my cry out of happiness like this before.
So, we ate food, had pictures taken, hugged (a LOT.) and all that stuff. I met some of Kay's cousins, whom I'm going to see tomorrow. Holy Jeeves, I've gotta get studying; they're going to quiz me on their names tomorrow!! Eep!
Oh, and I got pics taken with my friend Dillon, also known as lordandmaster12345. I don't have the pic with me and I don't have his permission to post it, so I won't.
But, oh my god, there was a lot of love in the air. Friends hugged, pictures were taken, goodbyes were said, and it was amazing. More amazing than the dinner dance.
So, my friends, it is getting late and I'm really tired. Tomorrow's my first day of summer vacation and I've gotta start working on my coordination; I'm joining Marching Band and I have to be ready for band camp this august. *at Dillon, if he's reading this entry* See ya at band camp, buddy!!!
Oh, and one more thing....
*takes out an easy button*
"That was easy."
Heh, yeah right.
Katie Sea Community Member 
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