In all honesty, I have been putting off these blog posts because i am sad to wrap up my blog. I truly enjoyed the process of blogging. It was a very cathartic exercise for me, and it allowed me to grow in my creativity. I feel that it was a very personal and important of my senior year. Looking back, I realize that some of my posts are dark. Dark as hell. Dark as super dark chocolate on a cold wintry night with Free Throw in the background.
Senior year was a great one, but it had its pretty crappy times too. I feel as if all the worry was rooted in the idea of 'next year' and the realization that I had no great plans after school. That worried me, and I had trouble with the whole process. Eventually, I realized that I couldn't fight the system. I will graduate regardless of if I want to or not. I came to terms with the situation, and I started to look at schools with much more intensity.
Eventually I came across MMA and it was the best fit for me. It offers me adventure and a well paying job. What more could I ask for? All I want is to see the world and stay home (ironic I know). path will let me do just that. Each day will bring with a new and exciting thing, but I know that no two days will be the same. I am proud to be going there, and I feel as if I am making the right choice for myself.
The lowest point in my senior year came in deep winter. The weather was colder than I have ever remember, and I had little direction. This is where some of my more somber writings stem from. However, I want to leave those behind and make something more of myself than just being an angsty teen in his room listening to break-up albums and writing depressing poems. Looking back, I wish I had just kicked myself in the rear end and moved on. I think we both would have been better for it.
Spring and fall were definitely a high point. Even at this crazy time in senior year (actually, almost every point in time is crazy) I enjoy the constant rush and late night fiestas in downtown Farmington. How many people can say they scooted down Front Street at one in morning? Exactly. I've done more things my senior year than I have ever done before in my life. I have really pushed the envelope and stayed out later than I ever had before. I've never ran on less sleep and I've never eaten more pizza before in my life.
To sum it all up, senior year was one of the best in my life. So many things ended. So many things started. (This is the point where my mom would cry if she was reading this) I have truly enjoyed my time at Mt. Blue and I will look back on these days fondly. It is, however, time for me to go. I have shined bright here, but I want someone else to experience the great things that I have. It is someone else's turn to be in the spot light. I've had so many great moments and I love each and every one of them.
Finally, I would like to thank Mr. Dan Ryder for all his efforts and great teachings during my time in AP lit. He has pushed me to be more than I ever thought I could be and has open channels of thinking that I didn't know existed. His teaching style and love of all things learning was always something that I looked forward to every Gold day 3rd period. I will miss his class and I will remember the movie, projects, annotating poetry, and the late night blog posts for many years to come. Thanks for everything Mr. Ryder, you're truly a great teacher, thinker, and one of the funniest people I know!
Well, I guess this it. I don't know how long this blog will be floating around the internet for but I hope those of you that have read my posts found them entertaining and insightful.
It has been a nice walk.
-Anthony Franchetti
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