Summer feels like it has officially started now that my sister has finished high school.

How does it feel like summer, though?

It's not the heat that lets me know that it's summer. It's not the annoying teenybops flooding public areas taking up space and lengthening lines. It's certainly not just the bright blue skies and the family plans for trips and random outings.

It's the sudden changes (and the expectations of...) happening within myself and the people around me. I knew that this year would be about change, but we all know that summer seems to be a catalyst for newness. I kind of miss late night conversations and just playing video games. I miss staying up till the early hours just to do nothing the next afternoon when I finally decided to start a new day. However, things change. People change. Friendships, relationships & family ties are adjusted. From my experience, all the current connections either amplify or disintegrate during summer. It's almost like the heat melts away inhibitions.

Let's see how my life pans out before my birthday...

Kinda scared of what could come my way...