They say after 10,000 hours of doing something, you become a master of it. I’ve definitely mastered school long ago. After 12 years of doing something everyday, the prospect of it suddenly ceasing is a bit peculiar. I have no idea what’s going to happen to me after graduation. I want to become a security guard and get into graphic design. Other than that, I guess I’ll see what happens.

I must say, things have been pretty decent here. Compared to what I’ve seen, this school could be much worse. Of course, we should always try to improve, but people should be a bit more appreciative. Stop worrying about the school, and start thinking about your future. You shouldn’t strive to be like me.

I spent way too much time freaking out about minor things the last few years. It wasn’t until very recently when I realized how liberating it is to just accept what happens. There’s no bigger show of wisdom, then knowing how to pick your fights.

Stop thinking of what could happen if you fail, because failing just leads to more goals. Failure and struggle are parts of life, it’s what makes us human. If nobody experienced struggle, we’d all be the same. I’d sooner trust somebody who had everything taken from them, than one who had everything given to them. We need to stop worrying, slow down, and take control.

We live in a time that many in the past would consider too fantastical. A child born in the slums with nobody who cares about them could become the most influential figure in the world. The richest person on this glorified rock could now fall asleep on golden sheets and wake as a beggar. We can do anything and go anywhere easily.

We live in an era where the people are in control of their own lives, an era without fate or cosmic contracts. If you told our ancestors how life is now, they’d surely lock you in an asylum, all while praying you’re right. We can finally do what we want, no matter how outlandish.

So, it’s been a pretty good four years. There’s been many laughs and plenty of good times. These have been some of the best years of my life, despite a few hiccups. I probably won’t see many of you ever again, so I guess this is my final goodbye to NPHS and its students. It’s truly been a tremendous pleasure.