The context of the following conversation is Carson changed to the other side for good since that is where they were meant to be.:
Carson says I am thankful that I stopped fooling around in school. Now I'm getting straight As..
The friend responds We thought that we were going to lose you..
Carson responds I thought that I was going to lose myself too..
The friend responds You have come so far in the last 2 years..
Carson responds I still have a long way to go before I get into college..
The friend responds I am so proud of you..