1. Know who to be friends with.
Surround yourself with those who understand you, and will help you grow.
To be blunt -- some people suck, and you just have to deal with it. You're bound to be annoyed at someone, something, someplace. That's life.
It's good to know who you'd rather stay close or distant from, because it lets you understand who matter more to your life. Remember, just because they get on your nerves, doesn't mean that you need to make enemies. Learn to recognize those who reciprocate the same care that you give. In the end, the people that you can connect with, are those who will make everyday a little bit more bearable.
2. Do the things you like.
Finding hobbies or interests is literally the best thing you can do.
It gives you the chance to learn a little bit about yourself. What you like, what you don't like. These realizations will come in handy when you're trying to decide in a college or job. Or just be a outlet from your mind.
I always ask people if they have any interests, and it concerns me when they say "I don't know."
You are you. How do you not know what you like?
My answer is, explore! Go do something!
Don't ever stand there, not knowing that there's endless paths to find yourself along the way.
3. Be you.
Stop comparing yourself to others, because (as cheezy as it sounds), there's only one you in this whole word. And no one, can be a better you, than yourself. So stop trying to be like others, because it's a waste of time if you're not being who you are.
Who gives a crap if you're not this, or not that. People have their own issues that you're not aware of, they're trying to get by just like you.
Stay true to yourself where ever, whenever.
4. Find time for yourself.
With all the shit I've been through, stress has been in my blood since day one.
I have worked my ass off, and my tired eyes are proof. Sometimes my efforts go noticed, and then there's moments where it doesn't. The amount of sleep I get these days is unhealthy, and I often forget to take care of myself. It's easier said than done.
I've lost time, energy, and motivation to do the things I enjoy, because I had to prioritize other things in front -- and it pains me to say that.
Maybe in the future, I'll have more opportunities to find myself again. Or lose myself.
5. Don't be alive -- live.
Live the spirit that's inside of you.
Live with a light heart that can laugh, smile, and be silly at random times. But have a heavy heart that can understand compassion, love, and everything in between.
Dance in the middle of the street with your friends like there's no one watching.
Laugh so hard that you can't breathe.
Sing loudly in empty hallways until the echos call back to you.
Stay out at night with your friends and forget the world.
Savor these moments, because they're all that you'll have.
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A collection of thoughts over the past 4 years.
It's 1:25AM, June 26, 2017.
I'm graduating tomorrow.
x Vicky
