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RCS Grad 2009

What I've learned at my time in high school: Friends are what you make them to be. Friendship does not work if only one side of the party inputs effort. This applies to all relationships; It's a 2-way street. There's no give and take; only give and share. Communication is essential. Take every opportunity to communicate; but stand your ground against gossip. That is not communication, but deception. A more personal experience would be friends that I've had that can only communicate through gossip. The media has enough scams and threats with celebrity gossip as a cataract preventing the real truth of current events; why shroud yourself into these things at an already sheltered building with a Christian title? These friends can't be trusted and can only remain on the standard level of: an acquaintance. Whether or not you've grown up with them since First Grade; people change, and like everything, follows the same trend of change. In my story, I'm the protagonist - And I definitely won't be known as a flat character without change and self-reflection. I will follow what I've diligently planned as my future. On a more somber note: Cheers to you, "Friends" who've stabbed and chastised me in the back, I bid you a simple farewell. "Friends" who have gossiped about me  because poison is all that can exit your mouth, Cheers for the day you will be crushed, may you take the blow lightly. For friends who have cherished me: Come back and find me when you're done your studies. We'll have much to talk about just the few of us drinking wine under the moon. (With air conditioning, of Course. :) )

I hope we get shattered in the bits and pieces when we leave our shelter. It will only be until then that you will know that we all need God.