When I look back on my first year of high school and exactly what type of person and student I was, I find myself somewhat filled with regret and yet somehow thankful. I am regretful in the fact that I threw away opportunity, but I am thankful because I learned a lesson first hand on taking life seriously. I have realized that cannot continue to do only what is best for the now, but I must also do what is best for my future.
As a student, I took everything for granted. My intelligence h