Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Of braces and other growing-up things.

I got my braces off today. At the moment my mouth feels amazingly smooth and....empty. It's been like 5 years since my mouth has been completely empty of metal. I'm quite pleased. And I don't usually just post pictures of myself, but...can I? Just this once?

Before



After


Thanks for indulging me. ;) So, I got my braces off, and I also just sent my SAT scores to several colleges. I'm also applying for summer internships and jobs. I feel like life is going by really fast. I mean, it's almost the end of the school year, and it seems like it was just Christmas break. No, scratch that. It feels like I was just turning thirteen. And in a year, I'll be graduating high school. When did that happen??

To be honest, I'm excited. I'm excited to get a job and start making money. (Babysitting isn't exactly a lucrative business). I'm excited to go to college and start studying the things I really love. (Not that I don't love Physics. cough.) I'm excited to start pursuing my dreams. (Am I going Disney enough for you?)

Growing up is exciting. But it makes me a little nostalgic too, thinking that in a year I might be moving out. That my "life problems" will never again just be fractions and getting along with my brother. That my little sister will never be a chubby, silly baby again. (Cue Taylor Swift's "Never Grow Up" and my mom tearing up. <3)

But not matter how sad it is to see things change, it's always more exciting to think about what's to come. So for now, I'm staying optimistic.

Besides, I got my braces off! I can eat apples and carrots and gum and Starbursts again. So I guess I'd say life is pretty good.




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7 comments:

  1. AbigailMay 17, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Congrats on getting your braces off!! And I hope things go well finding a job and a college. ;)

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  2. MonicaMay 17, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Aw beautiful teeth!! It took me so long to get used to my mouth right after I got my braces off! It felt so slippery and smooth!!

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  3. ElizabethMay 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Congrats! You look gorgeous--both with braces on and off! I can really sympathize/celebrate with you because I found out today that mine are coming off in three weeks! (unfortunately not before the EOTYG...)

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  4. ValentineMay 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    They look awesome!! Congrats! :D

    And trust me, the feeling doesn't wear off quickly, lol...it's been weeks and I still sit in front of the mirror in the morning to admire my teeth. Then again, I have no life. ;)

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  5. CarolineMay 17, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    You look simply beautiful. :)

    And I feel you on the growing up thing.... but I'm glad we're the same age so we can grow up together. :)

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  6. MaddieMay 18, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    you look gorgeous!!

    and I know what you mean...excuse me, but when did I become a highschooler??

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  7. S and OMay 19, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Oh wow congratulations on all these wonderful things happening! You look so pretty (in both pictures) you have a nice smile :)
    Good luck, I hope you get accepted to some awesome colleges!
    xoxo
    Olivia

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