A Year Ago Today

Sometimes, it's hard to believe that just a year ago today, I walked across a stage to pick up this piece of paper. This paper symbolized so many challenges, accomplishments and good memories. In a way it brought a sense of relief, having finished a chapter of my life, and at the same time it made me feel so much more anxious about the future. 

I wonder what I was thinking about...

Graduating high school felt like such a significant moment at the time, and in many ways, it always will be. I think in the heat of the moment, most of us just wanted to be finished, and move on to our new lives as college students. By the time I had realized how much I actually missed my high school years, they were already long gone. 

Where did the time go...

My advice to all you Pre-College students, don't do anything only for the sake of college admissions. If anything, do what you do because you think it will add some kind of value to your life or just because you truly enjoy it. Life goes by too fast to worry so much about something that is ultimately not in your control. Savor every moment you have while you're still technically a kid. One day you might look back and regret not taking that risk, or going after something while it was still within reach. Make every moment count because one day the people who you spent four or maybe even twelve years with, who probably shaped the person you are today, won't be at your side anymore. The good memories can bridge the gap between you all. Whether you're in Baltimore or 300 miles away, wherever you are, just remember to make the most of every moment. One day the people you know may move on, the streets you knew may change, and even the places you hang out might not look the same anymore.


Our old high school hangout got a whole new look while I was gone.