I can't wait to get away

[missyfritz]

For those of you who don't know, I'm guessing everyone, I'm a senior in high school and graduating at the end of May. I'm attempting to ward off senioritis the best I can. But lately it's all been too much. I've been accepted into the school of my dreams, filled out my housing application, and am in the process of finding as many scholarships as possible. The university I've picked is out of state. I only know one other person going there. I thought I would be nervous, but all I feel is excitement.

But is it normal to feel to want to get away so bad? I'm tired of hearing everyone in my classes bragging about how drunk and/or they get on the weekends, including the girls I've grown up with and have known my whole life. I'm not that kind of person. I try to avoid those kinds of people as best I can. I surround myself with friends I know don't drink, do drugs, or do anything stupid. It seems lately that's all I hear. I don't want to hear about how other people ruin their lives and their bodies. It's not like I live in a small town, it's a quickly growing suburb, so I'm not around the same people like I would be in a rural town. I'm just really looking forward to getting away, meeting new people, and learning new things.

Sorry to take my frustration out on the forum, but it's been eating at me for a while now. I just don't understand how people don't understand the consequences of what they do and how they seem to brag about what kind of trouble they get into and try to out do everyone else. Are there any decent people left? I'm hoping a change of scenery will get me away from the stupidity, if you will. And until then I'll be counting down the days. 5 months and 1 week until I get to move away!

[carla]

I say totally normal- and terrific! I'm proud that you don't want to be a part of what your "friends" are doing. You are ready to go out and "find yourself" (though it sounds like you're well on your way lol) and you're almost there!

Just be sure and keep your focus. It's not too late to mess it up grades-wise, I assume, and you don't want to miss your chance. Good luck!

[missyfritz]

Thanks so much. It's just all been too much lately. It's got me to the point of tears. I've realized the only reason I love the weekends so much is I get to decide who I am around and I don't have to listen to how messed up everyone else is. It's just so frustrating!

[cowgirlup@idaho]

I hope your parents get on their knees and thank god to have a good kid! Best of luck in college and all you endeavor. :)

[Kaitlyn]

I'm the exact same as you are. I call them 'drunkards' it's so absolutely dumb, drinking and smoking brain cells away. Um hello, they don't come back!!! *sigh* Just know you are SO much better than them.

[mare]

Ditto to what everyone else said.

I remember "senioritis" as actually being painful. At times, I felt I would implode before graduation came! Hang in there.

[grandmadeb]

It is exciting to go away to college and be on your own and it can also be a bit scary. I am glad you have a good head on your shoulders, because there will be the drinkers and druggies at college too, I'm sorry to say. The nice thing is that there will be lots of people so you can pick and choose who you hang out with. You won't be in with the same kids all day, like in HS. Each class will bring together a different group of kids.
I grew up in the 60's when drugs and alcohol were everywhere and I never got involved it that. I saw how stupid people behaved when they drank to excess and did drugs and how out of control they were and how powerless they were in that condition and it scared me.
You sound like a god level headed young woman. Congratulations and enjoy life at college.

[missyfritz]

Thanks everyone! I'm trying my best to hang in there. :)

[elevenelevenxo]

College won't be much better as far as the drinking goes. In fact, my bet is you'll experience a little more of that stuff, especially if you live in a dorm. I hated dorm life....hated it. And I'll admit that I'm guilty of drinking underaged (when I was under age) and doing a small amount of partying in high school (didn't start until after prom my senior year....we had maybe 1-2 weeks left after that, so literally....it was the end of my senior year). But I got it out of my system pretty fast and now I generally don't enjoy being around those kinds of people. I'll go to parties, but I rarely drink....and it's even more rare that I feel any effects from drinking. My friends, however, seem to still be into the going out every weekend, getting sloppy drunk, party lifestyle. That's just not appealing or attractive to me at all....

But I don't know what college you're going to. Could very well be a different scenario depending on the school. I was at Bowling Green State University and Ohio State University, which are two pretty big party schools.... :doh:

Just roll your eyes at the idiots and realize you're above it all. :) It's about all you can do!

[Horseaholic]

You sound exactly like me in HS....guess what...I cried and cried and cried like a baby when it hit me at Graduation that I was leaving:)...I couldn't even tell you why...I swear I didn't feel like I was going to miss hardly anyone..It's just a big step towards the real world. I hope you enjoy college and find a crowed of people that can teach you some really crazy things about life. :)