Forward

I was walking down the street today, after walking my mother to her yoga class, wearing a summery skirt for the first time (because the stupid weather finally decided to correspond to the season) and thinking about Life. Specifically, my Life.

In two months, I'm going to sing a solo recital. I'm going to graduate high school. I'm going to the Adirondacks for my seriously excellent job as a prep cook at Unirondack.

In four months, I'm going to attend my dream school.

In one week, the exam season starts, but right now, that doesn't scare me. My future has never looked brighter! There is an avenue of possibilities opening before me, and while I'm nervous about IB and CCA exams and exhausted after slogging through friendship drama, I'm feeling optimistic about life right now.

Today, as I strolled Hipster Haven, enjoying my swishy peasant skirt and the warmth of the deepening evening, and later, while watching Glee (I don't know why I thought Lady Gaga was making a guest appearance, but when she didn't show up, I was disappointed), I kept thinking, "I'm so glad it's Friday. Wait-- It's Tuesday! I'm just not at dance!" It's nice to have an evening to yourself, and it's nice to be able to contemplate the future with a serene smile on your face as you wander down the trendy part of town, dressed nicely and feeling chipper.

To the future!