I received an acceptance letter
from Oakland University today. My mom came in the house with the mail and stuck this letter from OU in my hand and said, “This little letter came from Oakland in the mail today, but since it’s so tiny, I don’t think it’s your admissions letter. You can open it though, and let me know, just in case it is.”
Right away I pretty much knew what it was, I just didn’t want to say anything to my mom because my heart was thumping in my ears and my throat instantly dried up. It was a small letter, so I tensed up. I heard somewhere that the smaller letters are rejection letters and become fearful that I was rejected. I slid my finger under the flap (and got a paper cut in the process. Sheesh.) and retrieved the note from the envelope. When the letter was finally unfolded and in my hands, my mind went totally blank aside from the words on the letter, “Congradulations! You’ve been accepted…”
I don’t remember the last time I smiled so wide. “No mom, it’s the admissions letter. I’m accepted!” My mom was so proud it was ridiculous. It made me so happy to make her feel like I’m an accomplishment. She kept walking around the house and saying how excited she was, and how excited I must be to have my first (and maybe last, depending on what Eastern’s verdict is) college acceptance letter. My dad was happy too, only he’s more subtle about it. And my sister didn’t really react in any form, but that isn’t so shocking.
Speaking of my sister…I’m still worried about how she is, and how she’ll do in high school. So do my parents. At Link Crew a few days ago, a few of my freshmen rolled their eyes and made disapproving noises when I announced who my sister was. I’m really worried now. Like, seriously worried. I can’t believe it took me so long to figure out she’s possibly being bullied at school. My dad told me to watch out for Megan and to kind of hang out with her in high school while we were running errands earlier today, but I feel like there’s only so much I can do. We won’t have classes together, and possibly not even lunch. I can only keep my eye on her for so long. Besides, if I totally take her under my wing, she’ll be lost after this year, after I graduate and leave the high school. I want her to meet new people and find new friendships. She can’t do that if I’m always following her.
I feel like I’m caught in the middle of two big emotions. I’m so proud/happy with myself for being accepted into Oakland…but I’m worried/stressed about my sister. And AP Psych homework, which is super confusing. Bleehhh.
