My name is Benjamin. I come from the UK (although I was born in New Zealand) and I have been described as having a ginger personality. Whatever that means. I assume they're referring to my hair and my Ronald Weasley nature. Aside from that, I'm the only male blogger worth knowing.

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Moving on… and swiftly

Quite recently, I posted that I had finished college/sixth form and that it had not quite hit me yet that I was never going to see my friends again and that my era at Charters has come to and end. Well only 3(?) weeks later, I am beginning to see the truth and it is getting to me.

I have been a frequent visitor at my sixth form over the last few weeks, doing jobs for next years school production of Oliver!, and making posters or just saying hi and every time I just feel weird that I do not see teachers as teachers any more or I feel like I do not need to justify my actions or dress-sense to any of the students there any more. I do not have to feel judged any more. Great huh? :)

On the downside though, I have not really spoken to any of my friends since the signing off day. They all seem to be moving on, going on holidays and enjoying themselves whilst I am just plodding along working a lot for my goal of getting some money behind me before University in September. It wasn’t until yesterday, when I sent out an e-mail to my Theatre Studies class asking if we could get together for a Take Away/BBQ the night before our results on 14th August, that I was happy to hear from people again. My Theater Studies class was my second family and it just felt strange that in a matter of hours when signing off, it all ended.

Here is to hoping that I at least stay in touch with some of them, if not all of them. Not going so well so far though. :/

P.S Sorry if this is a bit rambly, just tired.

Ben

Sarah
22/07/2008

I had the same feelings when I finished college. Unfortunately, I have lost touch with most college friends. I have them added on Facebook, but that’s pretty much it. C’est la vie.

I hope you can keep in touch with your friends, good luck. :)

Aisling
22/07/2008

I was worried about losing touch with my HS friends too. Especially since I left town for 9 months shortly after graduating. :\ But, I was lucky. Even though I don’t see my close friends as often as I would like, when I do see them, we are still close, and get along like no time has passed. :) Hopefully you will have a similar result.

Melissa
29/07/2008

Lots of luck on keeping in touch, Ben, it’s great when you can! :D Friends from those years are timeless. I don’t have many I still talk to, unfortunately…but it’s always really cool to connect after a long time. :)

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