Mixed feelings

I'm sort of past the phase of worrying about college (on the contrary, I'm kind of looking forward to finally getting settled next August) and more worried about the next three to four weeks.

For starters, Prom is this weekend. I have to admit that I'm not as excited for Prom as the other 99% of the school is. I just don't like the general premise of the night. It feels like nothing more than a glorified popularity contest where we spend way too much money that could be going towards charities and communities in deprived countries. Last year we spent over $12,000 on after-prom alone. TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS. And that doesn't include money for the actual Prom activities! Think about this: the community comes together to earn that much money for a dance with high-schoolers, yet we rarely see those kinds of donations for people who actually NEED help.

That being said... I'll make the most of it.

Of course, I think my excitement for Prom would be higher if I didn't have to attend State FFA Convention for the next three days afterwards. That just kind of throws a wrench in the entire week. And unlike Prom, I won't have any good friends up there to talk to. *sigh*

Then I have two days next week to go to school before the senior class trip. Ah... senior trip! This is more like what I've been looking forward to. Just me and my amigos favoritos taking on the Windy City. I'm super excited. Six Flags, Blue Man Group, zoos, bike rides (I NEVER thought I'd be excited for that!!!), Medieval Times, and lots of good food! :-)

In the following days I can kind of take a breather. Well, not really, because my graduation party will be that Friday night and my parents are going to be super on-edge all week.

And graduation is the following weekend.

I'm not sure how I feel about that yet...