I am very glad I am where I am right now. Physically, mentally, the whole thing. I am happier than I've really been in a long time and I feel like I finally fit in somewhat. I have a boyfriend who is more than I could have ever comprehended having, I have friends that I love dearly and who accept that I have priorities outside of school that may not always include them, and, when I apply myself, I do very well in school.
I have realized that I've changed a lot since high school. Things that were once important to me suddenly hold no signifigance and seem so silly. All the drama, all the worrying about whether or not someone likes me (be it friends or some random guy), they all just fade into nothing. I feel like I am finally living my life, like I am on the right track, doing the right things. I have realized the value of speaking my mind and it has made me a stronger person.
I'm glad that everything happened the way it did. I think it really opened my eyes and made me realize what I value and what is important to me. There are, of course, certain regrets I have but they come with the territory. Living. We learn through experience. I have learned that all I can do is stay true to myself and my values. This will inevitably lead to conflicts, fights, even the loss of friends. But I've also learned that that's OK. In the end, everything works out.
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