The beginning of the end.

The first 'first day of school' I remember is Kindergarten. I remember waving good bye, finding my name tag and wondering if the forgotten name tag under 'Rachel' was my cousin or not. Most clearly of all, I remember leaving and getting an ice cream candy.
The next 'first day' that stuck was grade 5. I was curious as to what it felt like to be the new girl at this new school. I got ready hours before hand and was anxiously but excitedly waiting in line as the doors opened. I was seperated from my siblings and put in a room of strangers.
The next first day of school I suppose would be grade 6. It was nice to see friendly faces in a firmilar building; however I spent the day hiding and fearing the surprise arrival womanhood had made that morning.
Grade seven was awkward as I joined the outcasted class of a new school with a shameless friend. I was anticipating the challenges of that year. At least thats what I suppose. There is no clear moment I can recall. It was nice to have a such a loving and loyal peer in a sea of new faces; even if she was a bit weird.
Next is grade 8; new school once again. I clearly remember shy and uncomfortable greetings with people I once new; clinging on to aquantences for dear life. Grade 9 rolled around, apparently too fast for me to etch the details into memory; it was a blur.
Grade 10 was basically the same as grade 8; new school with old firmilar faces. It would have been worse but I was becoming immune to feeling so uncomfortable. My hopes of old friendships sparking immediately went from low to dead as previous best friends only offered a short hello.
By the time grade 11 rolled around with another new school I wasn't dissapointed. I had no expectations. I was pleased when people made small talk and one even girl took the time to welcome me and offer a friendship. It was heart breaking though as it wasn't the school I had fell in love with.
I should add 4 more days as there were changes throughout the middle of the year. Grade 5 I changed around Thanksgiving. Grade 7 I changed after Christmas. Grade 10 I changed around November and February.

Today was my last first day. I started grade 12. I can confidently say it was the best first day of school I've ever had.