Going Away

I recently received a band DVD that contained many pictures and videos from our band trip. Although it was filled with many great moments and memories, I was saddened by the fact that I would be leaving this great place in less than half a year. Although the reality is that I probably will make friends in college, it is going to be hard leaving friends who I have known for over half my life. I do realize that the reality is that most friends made in high school are lost, as mom my only stays in contact with one of her high school friends. I suppose that this just adds to the whole “college experience” as each person is generally set in a new environment away from all previous comforts such as friends, family, and a familiar area. Although I know it will be hard, it hopefully will allow me to become more independent, as I move away from most of those that I have grown to love. Each day my friends and I discuss where we should attend college and how close we could possibly get in order to stay in contact with each other. Although I know the probability of staying together with most of my friends is unlikely, I would at least like to maintain a solid friendship with some of my friends. The vastness of the United States really doesn’t add to this, as some of my friends already know where they will be attending college – a place far away from any of the colleges that I was accepted to. Hopefully, I can change the common perception of breaking away with friends and stay close with many. Although I do want to stay friends, I would not want to hinder their opportunities with a brighter and better career.