Graduation Day: From a 17 year old Autistic's point of view

[Brian]

If there was ony one word I could use to describe a graduation day, that one word would be bittersweet. Last night was the night of my high school graduation and I cannot describe the feelings I had after I was handed my diploma. I was happy that I accomplished this yet I also felt sad at the same time because I was going to leave the school and the staff members who had done so much for me during my five year tenure at the school. After the ceremony was over, tears of happiness and sadness welled up in my eyes as I hugged all the teachers and staff members who watched me grow from an eighth-grade introvert to a Senior who became the student body President and a winner who had by now won numerous awards. I had never felt this way before. My family including my four sisters, my parents, my brother-in-law and my maternal grandparents were there to see how far I have come. I will miss my school and its staff and I will also miss seeing them on a regular basis but that is how life is. People will come and go into your life like characters in a movie. Life is full of many things including change, surprises, and more. Now I have a summer off and in August, I will start college and I will begin a new life as an adult. I will miss my school and its staff members but I will visit them sometimes. But now I must move on and God only knows what lies ahead of me in my future.

[TJ]

Congratulations BJL and best of luck to you in the future!

[Brian]

Thanks, Todd. Even though I'm going to college, I will still come here. SO has always will have a place in my heart.

[GrapeJelly]

Aww that was really interesting to read about where you are in your life, as compared to where you've been. Congratulations, BJL! Best of luck in everything life throws your way :)

[Kay Scarpetta]

Congrats, BJL. I know how it feels to miss a school and all the surroundings and staff who work there. That's what I'm going through right now. Once you're off to college, don't forget about us ;) I always enjoy reading your posts. Good luck.

[Faith]

Congrats BJL, good luck in college and in whatever life throws your way.

[PZelda]

Congrats, BJL! I have reason to rejoice, too -- I graduated from high school three weeks ago, on May 23rd, and it was especially special because I am hearing impaired...I'd been attending a deaf school since I started 2nd grade in 1992, and it was really weird to be graduating, but very special for me too. I will be going off to college in the fall, as well, and I will continue to come here too. Everything you said is so true. Congrats and the very best of luck to you in what you decide to do!! :)

[*Pleasant Tomorrow*]

Congrats, BJL, I wish you the best of luck with everything!!! :wave:

[¤I Love Clay Aiken¤]

Congratulations, Brian. I wish you the best of luck and success in everything you do!:clap:

[Titania]

congrats BJL!! Best of luck in college, enjoy the summer, and take on the world!

[Kitt]

:clap: :clap:
I think that may well be the first time I have ever used the applauding thing on a post.
Very nicely written expression of your sentiments, BJL! You're on your way to a fine and interesting future. You're a thinker. That's a plague, :lol: but it's also a blessing. :wave:

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by BJL
If there was ony one word I could use to describe a graduation day, that one word would be bittersweet. Last night was the night of my high school graduation and I cannot describe the feelings I had after I was handed my diploma. I was happy that I accomplished this yet I also felt sad at the same time because I was going to leave the school and the staff members who had done so much for me during my five year tenure at the school. After the ceremony was over, tears of happiness and sadness welled up in my eyes as I hugged all the teachers and staff members who watched me grow from an eighth-grade introvert to a Senior who became the student body President and a winner who had by now won numerous awards. I had never felt this way before. My family including my four sisters, my parents, my brother-in-law and my maternal grandparents were there to see how far I have come. I will miss my school and its staff and I will also miss seeing them on a regular basis but that is how life is. People will come and go into your life like characters in a movie. Life is full of many things including change, surprises, and more. Now I have a summer off and in August, I will start college and I will begin a new life as an adult. I will miss my school and its staff members but I will visit them sometimes. But now I must move on and God only knows what lies ahead of me in my future.


Congrats Brian.

[DarleneIllyria]

Congrats and I wish you the best of luck in the future, BJL. :)

[brownsocks]

congrats man

[Cashodeen]

That is so super, man! It's great that the last 5 years have meant such a great deal to you, and you shared those wonderful sentiments with us!

You're definitely going places. No matter where those great places will be, I hope you don't forget about coming here! I'm glad you said you'll be sticking around. :wave:

[AnaheimPMWitch]

Congrats bjl i wish you luck in things to come

[*PinkLady*]

Way to go, BJL! :clap: :D I think there's a lot of good things to come in your future.

[Jem]

Congrats, BJL. Good luck.:) :D :happyface :wave:

[Janice]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful story with us. Congratulations to you and best wishes for a bright future. You'll do great. You possess intelligence, humor and heart. You're one of my favorite posters.
You should be very proud of yourself. :clap:

[Brad]

Allright! Go Brian! Congratulations on your recent graduation.

[Seth]

Bumping Old Threads is Bad. Reusing Bumped Threads for your Own Purposes to prevent thread clutter is Good!

On a much nicer note, I graduate ten days from now. Holy crap, time's flown. I can still remember, though not as vividly as I once could, my first day of kindergarten.

And thirteen years later...surprisingly little has changed. Most people, for better or worse, still act the same. Some have changed (I used to be a whiny, self-centered, materialistic brat who wanted everything their way...I'm not as whiny nowadays :-P), but, if you were to go back and look at the class of 2004 in 1991, and the class of 2004 today, the differences would be small, at best.

[Moonlight Lady]

Congratulations! :D

I remember graduation day fondly. If I could relive certain times in my life again, that would be one of them.

[Titania]

hmm, old thread.

Originally posted by Seth Thrasher
On a much nicer note, I graduate ten days from now. Holy crap, time's flown. I can still remember, though not as vividly as I once could, my first day of kindergarten.

And thirteen years later...surprisingly little has changed. Most people, for better or worse, still act the same. Some have changed (I used to be a whiny, self-centered, materialistic brat who wanted everything their way...I'm not as whiny nowadays :-P), but, if you were to go back and look at the class of 2004 in 1991, and the class of 2004 today, the differences would be small, at best.

I'll be graduating June 11th...interesting thought about how little has really changed, I def agree. I remember someone in 2nd grade telling me how fast time was going to go...they weren't kidding!

[julian bozo]

Congratulations. Good Luck in life.

[Hollow]

i wanna be a senior but im just gonna be a sophomore next year :crying: