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We've Only Got Half the Time (An Ode to High School, Part 2)

Tick, tick, tick.  The last few months have been a big eye opener to myself; the concept of time has been one that has always fascinated me, thus, I have always attempted to have a good grasp on what it means to humanity. But until now, I don't think I've really been in awe of it's true meaning So, what is time? Well, in retrospect to this year, time is something that we really can't get enough of. The clock seems to be moving fast this year— like a car rushing by on the highway. Exam round one has come, and gone, at the speed of light and I think that is absolutely exhilarating and  terrifying. I have wished on an infinite number of stars for due dates to be later, for moments to never end and for God to let me stay in the bliss of a friday night for eternity, the thing about time is we cannot change that we only have so much of it left, in high school that is.  For the rest of the time we have left, I would hope we all plan on spending it in similar ways;

Words

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Capricious little things that one clings to are words that escape the tip of our tongues and grace the ears (or eyes, if you are reading) of individuals. Whether we are lacking the words for something, allowing them to flow continuously or in dire need of hearing specific ones, words are around us constantly, in various forms, though they are not truly tangible. Words are arguably some of the most powerful things to ever grace the planet, with our words we hold the power to destroy, deceive, invigorate, inspire, comfort and change the world. Everyone has a sentence that they grasp tightly to their heart, whether it be a lyric from a song or a last "I love you" from someone special. I've always been one to hoard quotes on little pieces of paper; finding comfort in pretty words is what we do, regardless of our awareness of the matter. Words leave little footprints on our souls even when they aren't meant to. It is important that we remember that words should be ac