As I am only a few days away from finishing my seventeenth year on earth, I have decided to reminisce the lessons I learned that made these years so great.
- Family comes first. Family has your back for life no matter what time it is, where you are, or what you are doing.
- Trust your gut. Don’t overthink things. Do what you think is right, and avoid what you think is wrong.
- Friends come and go for most people. Be smart like me. Find that one best friend that sticks by you no matter what, be real with her and never switch up. Once you develop such a strong bond you won’t have to worry about being lonely or ever needing anyone else.
- Don’t listen to what people say about you. It literally dose not matter at all. Wear what you want to wear, and do what you want to do.
- Physical and mental health are both important. Exercise and meditation can really help you to stay balanced and happy in life.
- Pray more.
- Know your boundaries and your limits, and do not push them.
- Be kind to everyone, and especially to the earth, which is your home.
- You will miss your teenage years so make the most of them.
- You should not fear anything besides fear itself.
– Isabella Dube 2/11
Thornton Academy - AP Language 2018-2019 