I kind of feel the same way about not finishing college. like who does that in this day and age?? me!
you're such a success story, high school or no high school, that it doesn't matter. It's what you have done and continue to do with your life that is fantastic.
I always feel a little weird talking about how much I enjoyed HS. Not the first 2 years. But I transferred to a new school for Junior and Senior years and honestly, I really enjoyed it. But it seems like it's now the uncool thing to say you liked HS, lol!
I didn't think I liked highschool very much while I was in it, but looking back? It was pretty awesome
My DH didn't graduate. He had a horrible home life and was couch crashing all over the place. He got his GED, joined the military and is now an IT guy. He and his ex were HS sweethearts and popular.
I was a nerd. I feel awkward when they talk about HS, she still lives there and is friends with everyone and he is FB friends with them. They catch up sometimes during exchanges with the kids and I sit there thinking "nnnnerrrrrd!". I had fun though so I guess that's OK...
Post by margotmacomber on May 16, 2013 22:08:29 GMT -5
You should be proud of all that you have accomplished. You've accomplished more than most high school graduates! And you graduated college, which is more impressive. Wear that shit as a badge of honor. You are doing great, are happy (I think, from your posts) and do not need to feel inferior to anyone. Rock on.
Post by statlerwaldorf on May 16, 2013 22:29:24 GMT -5
I don't have any high school stories to tell. I was miserable in school and went through a program where I could take my high school credits at a local college while earning college credits. I couldn't get student loans for housing and stuff, so I worked two jobs to support myself and missed out on a lot of college experiences too.
We've been talking about moving back to my home town and I feel weird about it. A lot of the people I went to school with still live there and hang out regularly, but I didn't really have any friends to keep in contact with. DH bounced around from schools a lot, but he still has a group of buddies we visit when we come to town.
I really enjoyed high school, but I feel the same way about college. I was accepted & had a room assigned and everything but decided not to go. I was so stupid. I told myself I'd work & take a year off but never went back.
Post by sunshineray on May 16, 2013 22:45:14 GMT -5
You didn't miss anything in HS. I was homeschooled until freshman year. I went to school through sophomore year and that was it. Maybe it was just me, but I got picked on like a mother fucker. I'm short, I was new, whatever. It sucked. College was a little better, but all my best stories are from after that. I ended with a useless 2 year degree and should've just saved my money since it didn't end up mattering for the career I have now.
Also, I may be drunk, so I apologize if any of this doesn't make any sense.
Post by LauraMoser on May 16, 2013 22:53:27 GMT -5
I don't miss HS. I was not in the cool crowd, but wasn't a loser either. I was just there. I kept out of trouble, and therefore, have no awesome HS stories to tell. I don't really miss anyone from HS either. I kind of miss art class and metal shop at times though, lol.
And a good portion of my classmates seem to still hang out a lot, at the local dive bars, lol.
Though each year got better, I fucking hated high school and wish I could have skipped that shit. I totally understand why you feel the way you do, but trust me when I say it was no great shakes.
Post by sunshineray on May 16, 2013 23:07:56 GMT -5
Also, I feel sad for the people I knew in HS who all still hang out together and never left the damn county. I made a big move after graduation, and while I know that not everyone wants to do that, I'm really glad I got some separation from my hometown.
I graduated early and did independent study my last year. I also thought I was "too cool" for a lot of high school experiences so I didn't even try. There are times I am sad I never went to prom or had a graduation.
Post by shostakovich on May 16, 2013 23:35:05 GMT -5
The other day, I was stopped at a red light adjacent to a high school. All of these HS kids were crossing the street in front of me - in all of their awkward, backpacked glory - and the first thing that popped into my head was "Man, you could not PAY me to do high school over. Even for one day."
I was a very smug adult in that moment, in my sensible grown up car, jamming to Robyn on my way to the FedEx/Kinko's.
You're not alone. I got booted from my high school and finished up my diploma at the alternate school. I can't relate at all to most people's HS memories.
You're not alone. I got booted from my high school and finished up my diploma at the alternate school. I can't relate at all to most people's HS memories.
Not much to tell. I was a trouble maker and got myself expelled. Then I had to go to the alternate school with the bad kids and the pregnant girls. It was actually better, because I just had to complete X amount of work at my own pace. I finished up in less than 2 months.