The Sweet Sublime of Summer. And my alliteration use as I prepare for school.

Today just so happens to be the day that I am going back to school for the first time this summer. I will be surrounded by peers that I haven't seen in two months. "How was your summer?" The question I struggle with the most. I wish I could say that I partied all summer and met boys. But alas, I did not. I hung out with my core group of girls. And while I did have some amazing experiences this summer in the eyes of my friends I will have fallen behind. 

This summer has been a time to mature. And boys and fake friends were not included. I spent the majority of my summer away from the people at my school. It was much needed time away. Well, at times. Though I did miss out on some key relationships with my other friends, I did find time for myself. 

Coming into this new year I am hopeful. Hopeful that I will find my place at school. Even in the two years that I have attended Ravenwood I have shifted personalities and friend groups. This summer I found out that I don't need to worry so much about keeping everyone happy. If my relationships aren't mutual, I don't need them. Period. I don't need all of these acquaintances. I am happy with who I am and who I know. This sounds selfish, but I was in a lot of unhealthy relationships last year. I was bitter, jealous, and turning away from God in most of them. But I think that I am now in a better place and ready to start of this new year. 

*Deep breath*

So here I come. I know exactly what I will say when others ask about my summer. 

"Delightful. Yours?" 

And with that I will move on. Not much on an ice-breaker am I?