Graduating From Highschool

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KARA GARNER 12:30 0800 Graduating from Highschool One of my most special experiences is the time I graduated from high school. These special moments make me happy when I remember them. Receiving my diploma, changed my attitude, gave me confidence and allowed me to set realistic goals for myself. Ever since I can remember, I have gotten anything I ever wanted. Many people called me a spolied brat. By being spoiled, my attitude was something I always needed to work on. I always depended on my parents to do everything for me. By receiving my diploma, it built my character and helped me stay positve. I became more independent. I was always sheltered growing up. When I was in middle school, I was picked on for being bigger than others. Throughout high school, I was homeschooled and did not interact much with my friends. I got my first job, at Taco Bell, thinking it would boost my confidence level. However, I still felt out of place. The day I received my diploma was the day I grew up, and did not care what people thought about me. I went through elementary, middle and some high school without a clue of what I wanted to do with my life. There was a time I did not think I would graduate. My family encouraged me to stay in school and continue to work hard. They also told me it would pay off in the long run and it did. On May 10, 2010, I received my diploma. I was so proud of myself. I started setting long term goals. I know what I will be doing in the next five years because I receieved my diploma. I will never forget that special day. It changed my life for the better. Not only did it change my negative attitude, but it boosted my confidence and allowed me to set realistic goals for
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