The Ways We Say Goodbye

Not going to lie, although this class accounted for some sleep deprivation, I am definitely going to miss it. I have learned incredible things about myself and my abilities through the coursework in AP Language and Composition. I have learned that personal initiative is key in learning anything. I have learned that grades really are not that important and teachers do not expect you to be perfect. I have learned to love myself a lot more than I ever have, and I have learned that I do have a talent, writing. I used to think I was just another "average" person who will lead an "average" life. And this is just not true. I have full capability to do great things and I know I will. I am taking a break from studying for finals of great magnitudes that I will have to take tomorrow, and this reflection on an 18 week course is more eye opening and important than anything that happened in American History. This class has introduced me into the complex world of the English language and has inspired me to explore it further to develop my uncovered talent and revitalized love for writing. I used to write manuscripts, poems, songs, essays, everything. Then Freshman year happened. I dismissed my old love and fell into a 2 year web of self pity and borderline depression. Not anymore. I can express how I feel in words and write out anything I want instead of letting feelings eat me up inside. I am so grateful for AP comp and for all the lessons it has taught me, not really even about the course, but about who I am. It has helped me reclaim who I want to be, the person who was lost for quite awhile but is now found and ready, pen in hand, to express every detail and fight off the bad feelings with words and stories.