Personal Narrative: My Life In High School

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During my high school career, there was never a moment that I told myself: "that's a game changer." Looking back, freshman year, I had minimal friends because I had just switched schools. Along the way, I have met some amazing people. There are so many little things that have changed in my life that have made me who I want to be. I feel fulfilled, and to feel fulfilled this early in life is honestly amazing. (Not to say, in twenty I won't feel more fulfilled.) I don't feel the need to relive any part of high school. I've learned to live in the moment, not in the future. There are so many things that I look back on and think: "Why the h*ll did I do that?" Those things made me grow, and I would not redo anything the past four years. I have a

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