Watching them get their awards at the ceremony made me feel jealous. Because I should have been in the front rows too.
I should be wearing a cap and gown. I should be wearing that tassel. I should be preparing to walk the stage tomorrow. I should be shaking hands and holding my diploma.
But instead. I think about the whole year I still have ahead of me. Another gut-wrenching year of extra classes, more credits that I don't need, and seeing the same people that I've seen for the past 3 years.
6d ago
May 28, 2026 at 6:05 PM UTC
Watching them get their awards at the ceremony made me feel jealous. Because I should have been in the front rows too.
I should be wearing a cap and gown. I should be wearing that tassel. I should be preparing to walk the stage tomorrow. I should be shaking hands and holding my diploma.
But instead. I think about the whole year I still have ahead of me. Another gut-wrenching year of extra classes, more credits that I don't need, and seeing the same people that I've seen for the past 3 years.
No hate to the 2026 graduates. Congrats, THS students!
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