You are who you want to be. No one could ever change that. You, yourself, are the only person capable of making up who you are. With that being said, if you want to be a screw up, so be it. No one can stop you. If you want to be successful, no one can stop you. If you want to change, you will change. You are the only person in the world that has that power. You can do it, but only if you want to. It’s amazing what a little change in mindset can do for you. I just want you to know that you can do it. You say you don’t have any accomplishments? You can change that. You say you don’t have good grades? You can change that. You say you don’t have a bright future? You can change that. You can change anything and everything. Don’t leave it up to your parents, friends, anyone. In the end, it all comes down to you. You know this by now, but this is just a reminder.  You can do it.　

I’m tired of people seeking happiness in a significant other.  I’m tired of people acting like they need someone in their life like that.  You don’t.  There are way too many girls, and sometimes even guys, who try to find someone to make them happy.  Don’t be so dependent on someone.  Never place your happiness in the hands of someone else but your own.  A lot of people miss being in a relationship and so they try and look for one.  Don’t try and find a relationship, let the relationship find you.  A lot of people think they’re lonely without a significant other.  You’re not.  You have amazing people around you.  You have family, you have friends.  You have you.  The only thing that’s preventing you from being happy is yourself.  You’re too focused on finding someone to comfort you in that way, that it inhibits yourself from being happy.  Realize that you don’t need anyone else.  Appreciate the people around you. 

I haven’t been in anything real serious in terms of relationships in over a year now.  But honestly, I really don’t mind being single.  Not at all.  I love having all my time to myself, spending it however and with whoever I want, whenever I want.  Over the time I’ve met and spent time with so many new people that I really don’t think I would get the chance to if I had a girlfriend.  I mean it’s not that having a girlfriend inhibits the ability to spend quality time with friends, but it does take time away.  And I think this is the predominant reason why I haven’t had a girlfriend in so long.  See, girls these days in this certain age group tend to be… Not so much needy, but definitely attention-hungry.  You don’t give them the time and attention they want, and they’re unhappy.  I just can’t deal with that.  I’m not self-centered or anything but I will admit that I am focused on myself and my future sometimes.  Some girls don’t understand that and think that the relationship is the number one priority.  That’s the thing, in the current circumstances, a relationship right now would not be my top priority.  There’s school, basketball, and then from there I would have to balance friends and a relationship.  But I like to do my own thing a lot of times.  I like my space.  I don’t think that flies with a lot of girls, which is why I can’t do relationships right now.  

Take risks.  Often times, people are too scared to take a chance.  People are scared to fail.  People are scared to be rejected.  People are scared of what others might think.  People let their fears in the way of their hopes.  What’s there to lose?  Life is too short to be overly cautious - there’s no time to be afraid.  Try something new.  Take the chance.  Talk to her.  Try new food.  Speak up against something.  Take the shot.  Travel to a place you’ve never been before.  You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain.  Experiences and memories are too valuable to pass up on.  They’re all you have left when you look back at the past, so make the most of it.  Just do it.  

I tend to stay away from relationships because I can’t deal with all the baggage that comes with one.  　

First of all, I seriously think teachers are underpaid.  It’s really one of the lowest paying careers out there out of college.  I mean, they’re teaching the future of society.  You would think someone with that importance would be paid more and be more respectable, in terms of salary.  But the truth is, they’re not, and everyone knows it.  There are constant budget cuts and other financial crisis that put teachers in an unfair position.  They constantly have to deal with the bull crap that students give them on a daily basis.  And through many more adversities, they continue to teach what they can so we could have a better future.  They’re really under-appreciated and they deserve more credit.  Just a thought.  

Just do what makes you happy.  I feel like some people are constantly searching for relationships, and honestly, it’s not that serious right now.  Some people make relationships such a big part of their life that it directly affects their happiness, which is sad because if you think about it.. we’re in high school (well most of us).  I think relationships and dating should be fun right now.  People get too caught up that they “fall in love”, forget about friends, slack off in school, and just are way too into the whole relationship thing.  There’s a point where relationships could get unhealthy and a lot of people these days should recognize it.  It’s sickening to see girls (and guys), all heartbroken and depressed for months.  And for what?  You got your heart broken?  Wake up, you’re in high school.  You have 50 more years to live.  You have 100 more relationships to be in.  Have fun.  Be happy.   

I feel like a lot of girls are too needy or clingy.  There are so many girls out there with a pretty face, a great personality, and a good head on their shoulders.  Yet, once things get serious, they get too attached.  I’ve learned from past relationships that my lifestyle barely has any room for unnecessary baggage.  I’d want someone who’s independent and has their own thing going on, someone who would understand when to give me space and understand that things are still solid even though we don’t necessarily talk throughout the day.  Ideally, I just want a girl who’s chill to be with, some good company.  I don’t have the time or patience to deal with petty immaturity.  I can’t deal with unnecessary drama.  I feel like it’s not even that much to ask for.  

I think it’s ironic that parents are often disappointed when their kid chooses to change majors after a couple years in college.  This is becoming more and more common and I think it’s ironic because often times the problem starts from the parents themselves.  Parents naturally want their kids to be successful and knowing that their kids know what they want to be in the future is just as comforting as knowing their kids are doing well in school.  The thing is, most kids these days don’t really know what they want to become in the future.  Every kid is different and every kid will realize what career they want to pursue at different times.  By the end of high school, parents expect their kids to be sure of what they want - often times resulting in pressuring their kids to major in something they don’t truly desire, thus, leading to changing of majors later on.  I think if kids were given the chance to naturally develop their passion for a career, things would turn out a lot better.

Thinking about graduating from high school is scary.  If you think about it, you’e most likely going to move out somewhere far, start college, and truly be start being independent.  It’s like beginning a new life.  You start new with new people you’ve never seen before.  You say goodbye to friends and family who you’re used to seeing daily.  You wake up to a new environment and to a new world, the real world.  I feel like when you’re in high school you are so much more sheltered compared to college.  There are rules.  There are curfews.  There are parents.  There are adults.  When you’re in college, you are an adult.  You have new responsibilities.  You can make your own choices - you do what you want.  You’re free, and it’s scary.  

I don’t understand why some people dislike someone they don’t even know. Why put someone in a negative light when you don’t know them to begin with? I mean, if you’re going to dislike someone, do it because you know them. You don’t have room to judge someone when you haven’t even given them a chance to prove themselves. The least you could do is get to know them. If you have a selective thought process of who you’re going to like and who you’re going to dislike before getting to know them, you’re ridiculous. It’s like saying, “I don’t like this book. The cover is terrible.” Think about it. Don’t judge a book by its cover.

Kudos to the people who’s been in a faithful, committed relationship that lasted more than year. That may not seem a long time to some people, but understand that we’re only in high school. A lot of us don’t view the concept of relationships the same way. To some, it may just mean a significant other that you have strong mutual feelings with. To others, it may mean a lot more than that. It’s tough for the latter sometimes, because most high school students aren’t as mature yet and don’t perceive relationships the same way. A lot of us are generally just looking for immediate “happiness” and some fun. Kudos to the people who were in it for the long run.

I’m in denial of the fact that I’m growing up.  The thought of growing up is scary, and it’s difficult facing the fact - whether it’s for the better or worse.  Although I may not act like it at times, I feel like I’m slowly growing to be more mature - my personality, my character, my opinions, my outlook on life, everything.  I’m sure growing up has its perks, but there will be nothing else in the world comparable to a childhood.  I miss being excited for Halloween.  I miss the time when the biggest challenge was getting through the monkey bars.  I miss the time when my only worry was feeding my Neopets.  Those years are precious, and it’s a bummer that we only realize this afterwards.  I find myself constantly reminiscing about those times when I was so little and care-free.  I still remember particular scenes as a kid, significant or not, like they were just yesterday.  It always brings a smile to my face, thinking about the childish things I did as a little kid.  As the years go by, the thought of being a kid again grows to be more desirable yet further and further out of reach.  Enjoy your youth while you can.  It’s always a shame to see children trying to grow up faster.  If only they knew.  

I’m tired of people seeking happiness in a significant other.  I’m tired of people acting like they need someone in their life like that.  You don’t.  There are way too many girls, and sometimes even guys, who try to find someone to make them happy.  Don’t be so dependent on someone.  Never place your happiness in the hands of someone else but your own.  A lot of people miss being in a relationship and so they try and look for one.  Don’t try and find a relationship, let the relationship find you.  A lot of people think they’re lonely without a significant other.  You’re not.  You have amazing people around you.  You have family, you have friends.  You have you.  The only thing that’s preventing you from being happy is yourself.  You’re too focused on finding someone to comfort you in that way, that it inhibits yourself from being happy.  Realize that you don’t need anyone else.  Appreciate the people around you.