By Anthony T., Teen Portal Staff Writer
Tick…tock…tick…tock…
I watch the minute hand as it slowly drags across the clock’s face, sweeping out a perfect circle. I shift in my seat. One minute has passed. I sigh in quiet desperation as my teacher continues her lecture on Kohlberg’s theory on moral development and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Although my hand scribbles notes and my eyes watch the chalkboard attentively, I’m not really in the classroom.
Like many other seniors, I began the new school year enthusiastically and with vigor, knowing that this was the culmination of four years of hard work. I was finally a “top dog”; I was at the pinnacle of my high school career. During the first half of the year, I experienced the highs of a homecoming sweep versus the underclassmen, a spectacular talent show featuring many of my classmates, and many great times just hanging out with my friends. The first half of the year also featured the infamous barrage of college applications, the bane of any high school senior. After numerous forms, recommendation letters, interviews, and essays to write, it was finally second semester, the treasured period of relaxation.
Although I have had some bouts of senioritis, what I really suffer from is a case of the doldrums. Right now, I’m stuck in limbo. The college applications have been sent out, all of the forms have been filled out, but I have no idea where I will be this time next year. Will I be in-state or out-of-state? Will I be going somewhere with a lot of my classmates or will I be dropped into a new world?
It’s quite unsettling not knowing what the future holds for me, but all I can do is wait till decision time rolls around; my fate is in the hands of the college admissions officers. In the mean time, though, I don’t plan on dwelling on things out of my control. Enjoying my waning time at high school and making sure to keep my grades at a stable level are my top priorities. I plan on attending all of the different school functions: prom, grad party, senior skip day, etc. I also plan on just relaxing on weekends with my friends and family. In the few months I have left at high school, I want to make the most of them.
I mean, why worry when you can have fun?
