High School was a machine. Entering, Middle School boyhood-immaturity and stupidity-were apparent. I left a man, or at least it seemed to have changed everything. Each year, I imagined myself at a different evolutionary stage. Every now and then, I would stumble back before continuing on based upon my ability to overcome difficulties and make the right decisions. In the end however, I succeeded by graduating.
I was very shy when I entered secondary school. Being alone was never a problem to me. I was never very social anyway. Making friends was hard because almost all of my classes were above the freshman level. I grew up distrusting people. So by the end of the year, most of my friends were upperclassman. I became more open to people but, some of the things I would say were out of context. I learned to socialize like they did. Everything went well that year. My grades were excellent and I remained out of drama.
The following year wasn’t like the first. My classes became difficult and my friends were new since my old ones graduated. I struggled to find myself that year. I began my first relationship in school. This quickly ended because I was unable to balance my life. I was able to make it through the year with my grades still enact. I learned many lessons pertaining to time management and responsibility.
Junior year was a bit of a setback. I became lazy and paid less attention to my work. My report card reflected this. I was often tired because my parents needed my help at home. My father had lost his job and the financial ruin began taking its toll on the family. Having to work wasn’t a problem for me though. I began to contribute more towards the family. I became a prominent household figure because I was becoming older and had many younger siblings. It was during this year that my personality changed. Today, I still make jokes and I am great company but, I am far more serious about my work.
As I sat during the graduation ceremony I realized one thing. I will continue to experience a cycle of growth as I pursue any goal. I think that the change that occurred to me was important. I am now an adult. But there will be more change. After college, at my first job, and throughout my life as a man.
