A thoughtful, mean, straightforward...but mostly thoughtful letter to my class

Dear Class,

I really enjoyed having you guys this summer. Although I can’t say I brought much out of this class. I mean seriously it’s a four week long course. I can say I’ll bring out some good and yet odd memories. The types of assignments weren’t really my style, which was probably obvious due to the fact that I was mostly reading a book. That was my favorite activity, reading. Didn’t really like the reading we did much either. The magazines had some pretty cool articles I guess. But the memoirs about normal everyday life aren’t really much of my bag. And as for the writing, I always like writing. No matter the style of it, writing is something I love.
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I’m a hands on learner. I hate sitting in a desk all day hearing the teacher lecture us on some boring crap that none of us will really ever use in everyday life. “Really? Did Shakespeare do that? That’s interesting! Now that I’ve heard it for the fifth time how the heck can I apply it to the things I do everyday?” I’m that guy, but with less polite language. I can’t really tell you how ideas reach the synapse of my brain. I just stare at a blank piece of paper like a challenged kid until something comes to me.
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More than anything I’m a loner. I hate being in big groups, even small ones. You’re probably wondering why? I’m going to be arrogant and tell you the reason is because half the time I get matched up with complete idiots that do nothing but slow me down. See if you wanna get me to work, don’t put me in a group. You’ll find it’s counterproductive. I’d much rather do it all by myself and know that the end result will get me a grade better then a D. I don’t mix very well. If they had a category for me to be voted into it’d probably be the one ‘Voted most likely to come to school with a bomb strapped on his chest, laughing manically’
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Anyways, on another note. I did not post daily on the blog. I guess I’m a bit lazy. Or I didn’t have much to say. I did however do some commenting. I really liked some of the topics you guys did. There was some pretty deep and conversational post that I loved. And I did learn about you guys through your post. I learned that some of you were lazy, some of you were intelligent, some just wanted attention, and then some were just like everyone else. Either way, all in all there is a great variety of people in this class.
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Of course, maturing as a thinker is always a big accomplishment. One that I can honestly say can’t be done over a short period of four weeks. I’ll gladly say that over the whole entire year, I have. And seeing that I’ll be gone for good from high school after today, I don’t find whether or not I matured as a student to be relevant.
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Reading and writing is something I’ll always do. Not much to say there. Kind of a vague paragraph. But you’ll get over it.
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The blog? Well, I feel you deserve an honest answer. No, I wouldn’t. Why would I? It served its purpose so it’s time to move on. I’m not much of a blogger anyways. I don’t see much of a point. Sure it’s a way to get your voice out there. But when you post your thoughts its out there for everyone to see. Like it or not.
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Seeing I probably won’t be going to college next year Ill just be finding a job and keeping it. Hanging out with my girlfriend and stayin fit and busy. I don’t know bout the reading and writing thing. Of course I’ll be doing both. But what will I be reading or writing in a year? Geesh, get off. I hardly know whether or not I have clean underwear in the morning.
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My goals in ten years? Those are personal to me, my friends. I believe I do hold the liberty to refuse you the privilege to know them. Nothing personal, believe me. But I’m probably saving you from the most boring rant of your life anyways. On top of that, I don’t believe in goals. Goals are things you want to do. I don’t have goals. Only things I will do.
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I started out school in pre-k. First day of school I was out of my mind with excitement. That was kicked out of me quickly of course. Then I started to loathe school. Nothing could hold my attention. I always felt like I was above it. I’m not saying I’m better then everyone else. But as the years went on everything seemed dumbed down and repetitive. I had developed the mindset of ‘none of this crap is going to help my life one day’ by the seventh grade. So, I acted accordingly. I got lazy, would only work on the things that I felt were a benefit of me. As a result, I had some low grades, and my teachers never shut up with complaints. But I was happy. I still am happy with the effort I put into my education. Because in the end, as long as I walk with my diploma, I can say I finished half of my journey. A lot more then most can say.
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All in all, I had a great time with you guys. Met some interesting people, some immature ones, some I’d like under different circumstances, and of course some normal people that are awesome. Anyways, I think I’m finally done with this. Hope to see you guys again some time. And for any that wanna keep in touch (417-631-6965) hope to hear from a few at least. Take it easy

Your friend and Overlord,
Stephen M. King