The wait will be worth it.

I know I have not wrote in a very long time. But I have good reason. I promise. I have wrote, just not published. But more on that later.

Today, I have successfully wrote two graduation speeches and completed a very special gift to the class of 2012 for graduation day. To look over all of it, good and bad, has put me to tears at times. Good tears of course. I can't believe all the wonderful places we, the class of 2012, are going. It astonishes me that we have came this far and embarking on this new journey will only be the beginning. It saddens me that some of these people I may never speak to again. Of course, I hope that is not the case. On graduation day, I will be completely nervous (just hope I don't studder), emotional (hopefully, no tears for me), and happy that I have accomplished so much. This project has been so close to my heart and to reveal it to everyone, including my family who I have not shown, will be wonderful.

Recently, I accepted many awards at senior awards night as well as received a few more scholarships from the Civitan club. I am proud to say, I have raised approximately $10,000 to go towards my college expenses. I have also finished high school. Now all I have to do is graduate.

This weekend, on Sunday, I graduate from NCSSM where I will also be speaking. Sunday is also our soccer banquet. Monday, I have my last scholarship dinner. Friday after that is Orange's Graduation. Saturday is my family and adult graduation party to celebrate all the adults in my life who have helped me this far. I am proud to say we had to cater because there were so many people coming. Fifty approximately. I am so blessed with all the people in my life who love me. And Sunday, I leave for a much deserved vacation. So many "last's" but truly only the beginning.

Now, I previously said I was writing. Well, I did not lie. Next week, there will be a blog post everyday in dedication to my sister, Brooke. I will miss you more than words could ever say. I wanted you to have something you could save forever, look back on, and use. These next couple days will give you just that. I love you, baby girl! Please stay tuned for the series, "Notes to Brooke". Everyday will be a new helpful topic for high school and soon to be college students. But one day will be just what I wrote, a note to Brooke.

Oh, and I promise there will be tons of pictures in one of next weeks post. From this year especially. I know I have been slacking on that front.

xoxo,
Brittany