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Slim and George sat down at the bar. Slim put a hand on George’s shoulder and stated, “Like I said, George, sometimes a guy’s gotta do what a guys gotta do.”

     “I knew it was bound to happen,” George said sullenly, “I just didn’t think I would have to shoot ‘em.”

     Slim took a drink out of his glass and looked at George, “Well it was only a matter of time before he did somethin’.”

     “I’ve lost my best frien’ because he had to go and do somethin’ so god damn stupid!” George exclaimed.

     “But just think! You are as brave as a lion for doing that!” Slim said reassuringly.

     George got another drink and while looking at it reminiscing, “I remember Lennie when he met Curley and he threatened him, Lennie had said “I’m scared out of my wits!””

     Just then one of the other men in the bar came up to George and shoved him over.

     “Hey buddy, you got a problem?”

     “I- I-I-”

     “Oh, what’s wrong, cat’s got your tongue?”

     The stranger exclaimed frightened, “No-o, I’m sorry”

    “There better not be!” Shouted Slim, as the man scurried away cowardly.

     George watched the man walk away as he stated, “Well that lasted an eternity it seems.”  

     “Just think about it,” Slim says feeling thoughtful, “all is fair in love and war.”

     “I ‘spose it could be worse.” George states, thinking about it clearer.

     Slim looked at George at states, “Well you live and learn but we better get back to the ranch.”

     “Yeah I guess I better go tell the boss what happened and he will probly fir’ me.”

    “Well break a leg George, break a leg.”

     “I’ll try not to Slim.” George replied puzzled.

     Slim looked at him and laughed, “I didn’t mean it literally!”

Life After High School

Building up to the final year of high school, we go through 12 years of schooling. Subsequently we learn valuable skills that we will need in the future for having a job and having a family. Students finally reach that “heavenly” grade, where they think that everything will be the easiest and most extravagant year. But one thing none of us think about is what are we going to do with our lives? Yes, we can go to College or University and get certificates and degrees, but in certain cases, these people have difficult times finding jobs in the career that they are wanting. Adults tell us that high school prepares us for the real world, but does it really? That moment when the student walks across the stage, having all eyes on them, getting their diploma, then that moment is all of a sudden over. We are pushed into the real world having to figure out the struggles of life on our own. We are taught certain subjects in school that we will never need in our everyday lives. Once we exit the world of school and start the world of reality, we have to find our own places to live, getting a job, paying bills, and trying to keep ourselves healthy. Grade 12 is the year that a lot of kids never want to leave because then they are done. Sometimes for good. This grade is the one year when students find out who their real true friends are. It’s filled with exciting activities including graduation and prom, both of which can be expensive. There are some students that don’t excel as much as they could, whereas in life they can be the ones who end up with the most amazing life and the students that have the best grades in school can turn into the people that struggle at everyday life. We no longer have our parents there reminding us to do our chores and getting us out of the house. We end up all on our own, with our parents helping us when needed. Learning to provide for yourself can be taught in high school, if you are in the right classes. If a person takes Foods, they can learn to cook for themselves. There are classes to take for managing your money. High school does prepare you fairly well for life after graduation. Grade 12 is most definitely the expensive year, but in the end it’s all worth it.