Under Alumna?

             So one last question lingers on my mind as I ponder the event that was my graduation.  Though the process of graduating an entire year early - being filled with questions of countless varieties - has sufficiently prepared me, still, I remain perplexed.  Simply put I wonder: what am I now?  Let us not confuse this with WHO am I, for I have a fairly good idea of who I am and rarely stray from that idea.  I speculate however, as to what I am.  The best I can figure, I've decided that I am an under alumna of Kimberly High School; graduated early, over-accomplished in many areas and likely lacking in others.  I do not meld into the mold created by society's standards, but rather, I break the mold and use the shards to create beauty - or at least that's the goal.  You'll have to decide if I accomplish this as I journey on. 
            Now that I've covered the thoroughly confusing question of what I am (or at least in part), I suppose I should describe this experience.  Incredible, difficult, surprising, surreal.  I've felt too many emotions to count and doubtless ignored many others for fear of being overwhelmed.  I do know that I am sad.  I love my class of 2014 with a passion and it feels like I'm losing my family in the trip overseas.  I don't want them to experience their senior year without me; to graduate, to move on, without me.  I am going to miss their beautiful smiles, their undying passions, their fearless choices, their wacky personalities, and their dedicated hearts.  Leaving behind my class is the hardest part of this crazy ordeal... Class of 2014, I will miss you.  
              While sadness has been a great emotion in this venture, my mind has been filled with excitement.  I am incredibly blessed to have so many wonderful travels planned for my future.  My mind is an open book that imagination is using to paint its story; the flurry of tasks and the mess of life are no match for it!  I cannot wait for the adventures ahead!
             To everyone who's been part of my journey thus far: I most sincerely thank you.  Your heart, support, humor, planning, sacrifices, and smiles have enabled me to accomplish more than I would've believed.  Kimberly High: you were the best high school I could ask for. I'm certain that I could not have been better prepared for what lies ahead than I am because of what you have taught me.  I will forever be grateful for  your challenges.  This chapter of my life is ending, but it will remain in my memory as a time of great learning, great opportunities, and great spirit.  Good bye high school, it's been real.