It's the end of the year, and I'm finally done with school. Today is graduation day for the seniors, and it'll probably be emotionally bittersweet.

The fond memories of hate and love, laughter and crying, and everything in between, makes it that much more special. As each and every single one of them take a walk up onto that stage, looking up to see a crowd of people-- and in between those crowds, are the people they love: mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends, and relatives. Whenever they go up there, I hope they stand tall, and I hope they are truly proud for getting this far.

I'm not a senior, and I may not know many, but I know that this is how they should feel. This is how they should look at the end of their slow years in high school. The hard work they put into everything, paid off.

I hope they know that this isn't the end, but the beginning of a new sequence. The opening and welcoming of new experiences to warmly welcome them into a world they've never seen.

As for me, I did a lot of self reflecting yesterday night. I thought about who I was in middle school, up until now. I thought of all the changes I've been through, all the people I've met, the things I've done, how all of those little aspects have changed me as a person, and made me who I am today. I think the most important thing at the end of the school year is acceptance. And not to some college or acceptance of other people towards you, but accepting yourself.

Through these past months, I've met some people who are very dear to me, and I've grown closer with people I've known, and I'm truly glad I did. I'm glad I met Alvin-- he taught me a lot about being positive and seeing the world with such an enthusiastic attitude, and taking on new challenges and opening my eyes to worldly experiences.

I'm glad I started to talk to Lindsay, she taught me a lot about being yourself, and that it's okay to show your emotions. I'm glad Angela and I have been friends for such a long time and have continued our friendship for last year, but know a lot about each other and how we work.

I'm glad that I met Isabella, and came closer with her. I found out what she's like and the great personality she has to offer, despite the bad things we've gone through and the moments where we've fought.

 I'm glad Audrey's happy with who she is and that we understand each other a lot more, despite the ups and downs we've had. I'm glad that despite the weird history I've been through with Giancarlo, we've become greater friends and have "conversations deep like the sea".

I'm glad that I found people that I care about, who are very dear to my heart.

And most importantly, I'm glad I accept myself and others, because with the acceptance, comes understanding-- and with that, comes a new sequence.