i submitted my final philosophy paper, made arrangements with the fear-inducing ms. mccann and reluctantly served two hours of detention today. i spent the time alternating between reading ‘marabou stork nightmares,’ scribbling in my journal (the most secret and personal of my possessions) and banging my head on the desk. i changed out of my uniform and fell asleep half way through, and thankfully two hours seemed to whiz by like nothing.
soon i was out and about, making my way to mary’s with my headphones in my ears, a bounce in my step and freedom in my lungs.
i felt like i could breathe again.
it’s funny how even though i’ve finished all my exams, my school still finds ways of bringing me back.
i mean, i know it’s all my fault, but still, it’s a funny thing. i should’ve done my work ages ago; now it’s all just unwanted baggage.
this is admittedly not a very good start to my summer, but past june 30th, i’ll have nothing to worry about and i’ll actually be able to feel the full force of liberation. it’ll be the real start of my summer and this summer’s going to be amazing; worthy of remembering decades from now.
as of yet, i’ve only skimmed the surface; i’ve wilfully dipped my feet in the water and come june 30th, i’ll belly flop in.
we have plans for this summer; long, restless nights, open air and dreamy eyes; friends and foes and love and loss; we’ll feel it all and love it.
brace yourself kids; this one’s gonna be a doozy.