Assignment 24- A Reflection-Hayden Caldwell

Well the obvious first way to describe junior year is all too short. With the last three months of the school year being canceled as a result of COVID-19, this school year felt incomplete. No first prom, no volleyball season, no final goodbyes to my senior friends. For someone who relies on social interaction and being around people to get along, that kills. It feels like you took a cake out of the oven way too early and forced me to eat it. All the dedication I put into academics, athletics, and the bonds I’ve formed with people have seemingly disintegrated into thin air. While this overshadows any other reflections on this school year, there is lots I can take into next year. I feel like I will never take for granted the little things about everyday life. I am really good at getting down on myself, but this pandemic has taught me to expect nothing and appreciate everything, even things that might seem frustrating. This is the biggest insight I can take into senior year and beyond. I feel like this mentality will help me going forward to become a better person.