
Just had our last final ever high school function. Graduation dinner was awesome. I got a high school graduation certificate with honours, the best there is to get, and possibly the most outstanding testimonial written by my teachers. Not only am I described as a "young man of the highest calibre", I'm also "highly spoken of", "an excellent public speaker", "talented musician", "humorous", "a popular student with amazing interpersonal skills with his peers and teachers", "conscientious, engaging and inquiring", "exhibits leadership and teamwork with great ethic and service"... and more. It's pretty much a perfect testimonial. All that I have done has not been in vain. It makes me happy.
And yesterday a gay student from the year below thanked me for making our high school a much more accepting place. I'm the first student to come out at this Christian jock-dominated high school four years ago, and I actually think I changed the school for the better. Obviously when I first came out I got a lot of shit, but after a few years everyone in the year came to love me, even the teachers, and even the people who used to give me shit. I suppose part of being elected as a prefect by my peers this year is testament to that. I thought I've made the school a much more open-minded place through my visibility and personality, and having other gay kids say that to me really makes it all worthwhile. I told him it'd be good if he can continue the legacy.
And, finally the year's all over. Graduation dinner was emotional. I didn't cry, I don't cry. But it was emotional. Many pictures, many memories. Then many of us headed into town and went clubbing. I feel so loved by my peers. I'm such a hugging slut. I'll miss everyone so much.
And I think I'm in love. B hugged me so many times. He's so cute. He said he loved me and I'm the most down to earth guy ever. I am loved. But I wish he loved me in a different way. I'm like seriously friends with everyone, but I hope sometimes they can be more than just friends. He's the one that went to a gay club with me last time. He said he wants to go with me again. I'm so in love with him. We also did some shots together. He told me how to do a tequilla short. "You lick the salt, do the shot then suck the lemon." The way he said it was just so cute. I love him.
Nah I don't, I don't love anyone. And I know nothing will happen between us. Next time we go to a gay bar together I'll find someone amazing because I'm good enough. And no, I won't be staring at him or thinking about him or be all smitten about him. Oh god.
Haaa and it's 5 in the morning. I should really go to bed. Night everyone!
Comments
I Can Only Imagine the Euphoria...
...I don't even know you (no, not speaking biblically), but your eloquence in describing last night assured that I felt viscerally just a bit of what it was you were experiencing.
I am ecstatic that you've been so widely recognized for all your attributes... not just for being gay!
Very pleased to see that the Max of old has not been lost to us!
i'd like to think i've
i'd like to think i've changed considerably from the max of old, for the better of course
And, You Have!...
...just don't ever lose your innate personality which was made so evident to all back then. This in no way should compromise a rapidly developing adult maturity...
Again! Where will you be in university? It's fine if you wish to keep this private; just let us know to quit asking -:)
Sounds good...
Glad you can be a good role model there, and make a difference for so many people behind you. A lot of what your teachers described comes as no surprise to anyone who's read your stuff here regularly.
I forget, have we definitely established that B loves you in a different way? Just want to make sure he's not on some other site writing 'I wish Max loved me in a different way.' ;-)
Congrats.
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"People who are happy are slugs... They do not move the human race forward."
-- Camille Paglia, on Oasis
yeah he kisses girls, altho
yeah he kisses girls, altho sometimes i kiss girls too, but i think he kisses girls and girls only. he's been in my tutor for five years and he always knew i'm gay - if he did like me that way something probably would've happened by now lol
he's just really secure with his sexuality. and he's a great friend, i'll keep it that way. he's not gay i know i know i know
and yes i am proud