Graduation Day: From a 17 year old Autistic's point of view - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian · 06-13-2003, 03:54 PM

If there was ony one word I could use to describe a graduation day, that one word would be bittersweet. Last night was the night of my high school graduation and I cannot describe the feelings I had after I was handed my diploma. I was happy that I accomplished this yet I also felt sad at the same time because I was going to leave the school and the staff members who had done so much for me during my five year tenure at the school. After the ceremony was over, tears of happiness and sadness welled up in my eyes as I hugged all the teachers and staff members who watched me grow from an eighth-grade introvert to a Senior who became the student body President and a winner who had by now won numerous awards. I had never felt this way before. My family including my four sisters, my parents, my brother-in-law and my maternal grandparents were there to see how far I have come. I will miss my school and its staff and I will also miss seeing them on a regular basis but that is how life is. People will come and go into your life like characters in a movie. Life is full of many things including change, surprises, and more. Now I have a summer off and in August, I will start college and I will begin a new life as an adult. I will miss my school and its staff members but I will visit them sometimes. But now I must move on and God only knows what lies ahead of me in my future.

TJ · 06-13-2003, 04:13 PM

Congratulations BJL and best of luck to you in the future!

Brian · 06-13-2003, 04:15 PM

Thanks, Todd. Even though I'm going to college, I will still come here. SO has always will have a place in my heart.

GrapeJelly · 06-13-2003, 04:16 PM

Aww that was really interesting to read about where you are in your life, as compared to where you've been. Congratulations, BJL! Best of luck in everything life throws your way

Kay Scarpetta · 06-13-2003, 04:18 PM

Congrats, BJL. I know how it feels to miss a school and all the surroundings and staff who work there. That's what I'm going through right now. Once you're off to college, don't forget about us

I always enjoy reading your posts. Good luck.

Faith · 06-13-2003, 04:37 PM

Congrats BJL, good luck in college and in whatever life throws your way.

PZelda · 06-13-2003, 06:00 PM

Congrats, BJL! I have reason to rejoice, too -- I graduated from high school three weeks ago, on May 23rd, and it was especially special because I am hearing impaired...I'd been attending a deaf school since I started 2nd grade in 1992, and it was really weird to be graduating, but very special for me too. I will be going off to college in the fall, as well, and I will continue to come here too. Everything you said is so true. Congrats and the very best of luck to you in what you decide to do!!

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 06-13-2003, 06:02 PM

Congrats, BJL, I wish you the best of luck with everything!!!

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 06-13-2003, 06:20 PM

Congratulations, Brian. I wish you the best of luck and success in everything you do!

Titania · 06-13-2003, 07:33 PM

congrats BJL!! Best of luck in college, enjoy the summer, and take on the world!

Kitt · 06-13-2003, 07:57 PM

I think that may well be the first time I have ever used the applauding thing on a post.
Very nicely written expression of your sentiments, BJL! You're on your way to a fine and interesting future. You're a thinker. That's a plague,

but it's also a blessing.

TVFactFan · 06-13-2003, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by BJL
If there was ony one word I could use to describe a graduation day, that one word would be bittersweet. Last night was the night of my high school graduation and I cannot describe the feelings I had after I was handed my diploma. I was happy that I accomplished this yet I also felt sad at the same time because I was going to leave the school and the staff members who had done so much for me during my five year tenure at the school. After the ceremony was over, tears of happiness and sadness welled up in my eyes as I hugged all the teachers and staff members who watched me grow from an eighth-grade introvert to a Senior who became the student body President and a winner who had by now won numerous awards. I had never felt this way before. My family including my four sisters, my parents, my brother-in-law and my maternal grandparents were there to see how far I have come. I will miss my school and its staff and I will also miss seeing them on a regular basis but that is how life is. People will come and go into your life like characters in a movie. Life is full of many things including change, surprises, and more. Now I have a summer off and in August, I will start college and I will begin a new life as an adult. I will miss my school and its staff members but I will visit them sometimes. But now I must move on and God only knows what lies ahead of me in my future.

Congrats Brian.

DarleneIllyria · 06-13-2003, 08:29 PM

Congrats and I wish you the best of luck in the future, BJL.

brownsocks · 06-13-2003, 08:33 PM

congrats man

Cashodeen · 06-13-2003, 08:42 PM

That is so super, man! It's great that the last 5 years have meant such a great deal to you, and you shared those wonderful sentiments with us!

You're definitely going places. No matter where those great places will be, I hope you don't forget about coming here! I'm glad you said you'll be sticking around.

06-13-2003, 03:54 PM	#1
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Graduation Day: From a 17 year old Autistic's point of view If there was ony one word I could use to describe a graduation day, that one word would be bittersweet. Last night was the night of my high school graduation and I cannot describe the feelings I had after I was handed my diploma. I was happy that I accomplished this yet I also felt sad at the same time because I was going to leave the school and the staff members who had done so much for me during my five year tenure at the school. After the ceremony was over, tears of happiness and sadness welled up in my eyes as I hugged all the teachers and staff members who watched me grow from an eighth-grade introvert to a Senior who became the student body President and a winner who had by now won numerous awards. I had never felt this way before. My family including my four sisters, my parents, my brother-in-law and my maternal grandparents were there to see how far I have come. I will miss my school and its staff and I will also miss seeing them on a regular basis but that is how life is. People will come and go into your life like characters in a movie. Life is full of many things including change, surprises, and more. Now I have a summer off and in August, I will start college and I will begin a new life as an adult. I will miss my school and its staff members but I will visit them sometimes. But now I must move on and God only knows what lies ahead of me in my future.

06-13-2003, 04:18 PM	#5
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Congrats, BJL. I know how it feels to miss a school and all the surroundings and staff who work there. That's what I'm going through right now. Once you're off to college, don't forget about us I always enjoy reading your posts. Good luck.
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06-13-2003, 06:00 PM	#7
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Congrats, BJL! I have reason to rejoice, too -- I graduated from high school three weeks ago, on May 23rd, and it was especially special because I am hearing impaired...I'd been attending a deaf school since I started 2nd grade in 1992, and it was really weird to be graduating, but very special for me too. I will be going off to college in the fall, as well, and I will continue to come here too. Everything you said is so true. Congrats and the very best of luck to you in what you decide to do!!
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06-13-2003, 06:02 PM	#8
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Congrats, BJL, I wish you the best of luck with everything!!!
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06-13-2003, 06:20 PM	#9
¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ MISS APRIL Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 19, 2001 Location: Parsonsfield ME Shaws - Screwing my way up the employment ladder! Posts: 68,780	Congratulations, Brian. I wish you the best of luck and success in everything you do!
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06-13-2003, 04:13 PM	#2
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,710	Congratulations BJL and best of luck to you in the future!

06-13-2003, 04:15 PM	#3
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Thanks, Todd. Even though I'm going to college, I will still come here. SO has always will have a place in my heart.

06-13-2003, 04:16 PM	#4
GrapeJelly Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2003 Posts: 3,542	Aww that was really interesting to read about where you are in your life, as compared to where you've been. Congratulations, BJL! Best of luck in everything life throws your way

06-13-2003, 04:37 PM	#6
Faith Internet Junkie Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 07, 2002 Location: HELL Posts: 9,879	Congrats BJL, good luck in college and in whatever life throws your way.

06-13-2003, 07:33 PM	#10
Titania a part of that Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 04, 2000 Posts: 3,694	congrats BJL!! Best of luck in college, enjoy the summer, and take on the world!
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06-13-2003, 07:57 PM	#11
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	I think that may well be the first time I have ever used the applauding thing on a post. Very nicely written expression of your sentiments, BJL! You're on your way to a fine and interesting future. You're a thinker. That's a plague, but it's also a blessing.

06-13-2003, 08:29 PM	#13
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	Congrats and I wish you the best of luck in the future, BJL.

06-13-2003, 08:33 PM	#14
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06-13-2003, 08:42 PM	#15
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	That is so super, man! It's great that the last 5 years have meant such a great deal to you, and you shared those wonderful sentiments with us! You're definitely going places. No matter where those great places will be, I hope you don't forget about coming here! I'm glad you said you'll be sticking around.