Dear Annie: I’m tired of everything and just want a fresh start — away from my high school

To Annie, please:

I am now a 17-year-old girl who will turn 18 next month. As a senior in high school, I have outstanding grades! I have submitted applications to all of my colleges, and I am currently awaiting the results, which I will receive shortly. The colleges are in New York, D.C., and North Carolina, and I live in Arizona. New York is my top pick.

Senioritis is the issue I have. Prior to my senior year, I had heard that procrastination and a decline in academics are two consequences of senioritis, which is unavoidable. My issue is that everyone and everything irritates me so much that I don’t have those issues.

Let me illustrate with a few instances. The bus: our recently hired bus driver is unreliable. She didn’t show up one day, so my neighbors and I had to wait for a replacement bus for thirty minutes. In addition, I had a math test in first period! Fortunately, I still received a 90% on the test despite the fact that it depressed me.

Additionally, the other pupils: I got into a minor dispute with two of my classmates in my pottery class because I have been feeling bad about them. I have really negative feelings about high school and its students. Additionally, I strongly oppose forming any new relationships with my school’s students because, in my opinion, there is no purpose, particularly when attending an out-of-state institution. I will, nevertheless, continue to converse with some students. Apart from that, I simply isolate myself from everyone. That is just how I like it, even though I know it’s not a good thing. I require a new beginning from everyone and everything at my school. My ceramics teacher is attempting to assist me in resolving the increase in my negativity, but I am unable to do so. I’ve had enough of everything! Is this typical? Please assist! A girl who has senioritis

Respected Senioritis:

You seem prepared for better opportunities, but don’t dismiss your high school education too quickly. Now that you have submitted your college applications, the pressure is lessened, allowing you to enjoy every small moment of your senior year.

And if you can’t stop thinking about the bad, understand that having the ability to deal with annoyances and frustrations will be essential in college and beyond.

Your desired new beginning is just around the corner, but how you close current chapter also important.

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