Well, today was the day. I graduated high school. It was really nice to see everyone one last time. I said my goodbyes to my outstanding AP Comp Sci teacher, as well as my friends who I probably won't see again. My grandparents came over to see me graduate and share some wisdom; they reminded me of the time I once said I would be amazed if they made it to my high school graduation. Thankfully, they both did!
Although I was honored to receive my diploma and wear my NHS cords, I was even more honored to display my FIRST cords. Why? Well.
In my opinion, FRC and its sister organizations teach much more valuable concepts than some of those taught in school. Not only that, FRC also provides experience with real-world applications. You ever hear people complain that schools should teach how to do taxes instead of dependent clauses? It's the same idea.
What was a little ironic and concerning was the fact that the FIRST cords looked remarkably similar (red, blue and white) to those worn by the people entering the armed forces! I got some odd looks when they asked those who were entering the military to rise and I didn't! That's ok though.
Back in 2016 and 2017, I wrote in a time capsule. Possibly the heaviest thing of the night was looking back at each of those. In the 2016 one, I was actually able to predict the election! My gut still hurts from laughing so hard! I said that I thought Trump would win, and that he would build a wall. One disappointing part was when I compared the 2016 and the 2017 one; you see, in the spring of 2016, my grandpa passed away, and when I wrote the first one, I asked myself if my grandparents were alive. And as I expected, the 2017 one then brought up the sad fact that he did pass.
All in all, it was nice to look back at those and see my predictions, questions, and expectations. I proudly answered most of the questions; for example, one asked if I was going to be an engineer, and I happily confirmed that! Another asked if I was going to PSU, and we all know how that went!
Anyway, what's left? Oh yeah, my mom was crazy emotional. I guess I understand it though.
Lastly, I emailed the people who gave me the $1,000 scholarship at our PAHS award ceremony! Here's what I said:
I don't want to keep this one super long, so I think I'll wrap it up!
As always, thanks for reading,
The Questionable Programmer
P.S. I have another VERY questionable "invention" on the rise! Keep watching!
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