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After this article, I will no longer have a need to go up those stairs. In a sense, with this final piece I'm walking down those stairs, out of my cozy home in the ivory tower of The Hatchet and into the real world.
I was never really scared of graduation until now, when I realize it's only four weeks away. While I'm happy that I will not take another class, write another paper or do another mundane quiz, graduation means a lot of change in my life. But thankfully, in large part because of this paper, I'm ready for that.
Everyone evolves. You change, you get better, you get accustomed to what is happening and you adapt. The more comfortable you are, the better you will be.
While the real world is scary, I have grown over the last four years and I'm infinitely more prepared for whatever is to come because of my past.
I have learned from my successes and my failures. I have learned that change happens, no matter if you try to stop it or not. I've learned that change is good, it keeps everyone honest and it makes you better.
I've learned that stuff is easier to do with a smile on your face and I've learned that if you surround yourself with competent people, you are more likely to do well. I've learned the value of support and the value of supporting others who have supported you. It's cliché, but it's true.
I'll be honest, I don't know exactly what's coming, I don't know exactly where I'm going to be in a year. But that's ok. I'm pretty sure it will all work out just fine. I've got people I love, those who love me, great friends and I'm ready to work. What more do you need?
If with change you find success, then you will have learned how to become better. If with change comes failure, you will have learned what mistakes not to make in the future. Keep the things you are doing right, do not be afraid to take risks and try something new.
