A Disappointment I Did Not Anticipate Essay

High school years were the sweetest but also the toughest years as a student from freshmen year trying to fit into sophomore year being tasked with numerous responsibilities and tests on a regular and irregular basis. The exhaustion continued throughout the years until the day of graduation. The previous weeks I had anticipated how my graduation on 25th June 2009 would be a special day for my entire family. They had offered constant support and motivation when needed. As the graduation day came close I experienced almost all types of emotions such as fear of what is next after graduation, would I lose all my high school friends? I was also anxious over what my parents would think of my achievements and grateful at the same time for their support both physically and emotionally. Moreover, I felt relieved that I am finally at the finishing line. My anticipation made me want my parents at the ceremony so bad that I had prepared a surprise speech after the ceremony.

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The big day came. Although they were actually on time, it seemed like it took them forever to arrive. Yes, they were all there, but, with only one exception; my dad. He could not make it as he was urgently needed for an impromptu meeting with his superiors- an explanation I could not hear at the moment as my mother tried to explain. I was angry but mostly disappointed as I had anticipated him being there physically so that he could be proud of my achievements. The celebration felt empty without him; I thought he never wanted to know me as a teenager and the person I have grown to be. Although I was angry he did not show up; the pain grew as I realized there is no other way I was going to show him how he made that day special. I became less interested in knowing what had happened from my mother's perspective as I felt she was proud and responsible enough to make sure she had done her part. My disappointment was also amplified by sadness immediately after graduating when I learned that my favorite pop star Michael Jackson had passed. It felt like the world was against me by delivering bad news one after the other. After celebrating I cried a lot especially when I heard the heartfelt proud messages from my friend's father. However, I decided to still enjoy my day and accomplishments with the heavy heart.

Conclusion

After the ceremony, we went to celebrate. I gave my speech although I felt I had accomplished nothing. That evening my father called, and the first words that he said were how he was disappointed in himself, and he knew I felt let down even if I cannot say it. He explained his reasons and how his stay away from the US made it impossible to utilize the few hours to make it to the graduation. I understood his reasons and how much he wanted to be there, although I could not help it but feel disappointed. With time I accepted the situation was out of control on both sides and it was no one's fault. He constantly apologized and even took me on a trip although I had long forgiven him.