Advice to Incoming Freshies

Being in middle school, everything seems to be all figured out and moving to the next level won’t be so different. Same people, different location, right? Nope. As much as I hated accepting the fact at first, but, life doesn’t make exceptions with throwing obstacles at you. Everything changes each year and you have to adapt.

It was hard leaving some people in the past but I’m glad I did. Don’t waste time being lost about the change and what it means and listen to where your heart is yearning to go. Being alone is not a bad thing, you should honestly cherish the time and see what you want in life and care about what you want and not others. The big problem when I had a big clan was that I couldn’t hear my thoughts over their voices and that’s a problem because I am my own person and no voice matters over your own.

Being alone does not make you a loner, it gives you freedom to do as you desire. Go and mingle with whoever you want, make friends, get to know staff (may be strange but it is good to know more people at school), get ahead on work, etc. The possibilities are endless! Going back in time, my freshman self would tell you to not focus on popularity and focus on yourself and your future. You may have heard this before, but half of the people you walk in with don’t come out with you. I hope you make the greatest decisions during this time and good luck.

Collateral Beauty Day

Love
You have made me feel the best and worst things in life. At first, I didn't really know who you were but I have a feeling I'm getting to know you more each year. However, you have made me grow most important of all. Thank you for keeping my family together through all the times together and thank you for bringing in my best friend Grace, it might not seem like it but she is truly the greatest friend I've had. And by bringing Jonny in my life, that was great. Even when I wasn't looking for you, you gifted me anyways. He is the biggest pain but my source of happiness aside from my family. Also, building my relationship with my dog, Eve. Thanks.

Death
You don't scare me but you do worry me so much. My family has lost important people recently and I don't want any more to leave us. You are a part of life but I will miss my parents so much when you come. Try to wait as long as you can for those two because they need to see what beautiful big family they've created. After everything you put me through, I forgive you. Overall, you taught me that nothing is for sure and that it really is a waste to take people for granted. So, thank you for helping me centering the great values in life and how to live life the right way. Family is forever.


Time
Honestly, I don't know what to think when it comes to you. I'm confused. You make it seem like you're a long stretch but you go by so fast. Way too fast. You made four years flash in a blink of an eye. I am mixed between wanting to fast forward and pausing right now but as I contemplate, you still move on with or without me.