10 things I've learned in high school: 1. They aren't

10 things I've learned in high school:

1. They aren't kidding when they say you won't leave with the same friends you came with. Don't worry, this is a good thing.

2. Boys will lead you on but you will also lead boys on. Remember that it isn't always intentional.

3. You will waste a lot of time on people who don't care about you. Try not to take it too personally, but make sure you learn from it.

4. There's nothing wrong with you for not liking someone back. Doesn't matter how good of a person he is. You like who you like.

5. It's okay if your idea of a fun time is going out and doing straight shots of vodka but it's also okay if it's staying at home and reading a book. 

6. Do your homework. Your grades may not seem important right now but in a few years you'll need that A+ to get the scholarship you want.

7. That being said, your grades do not define your intelligence. 

8. There will be a boy who makes you feel like you're on fire. Don't let him use you just to light his cigarette.

9. For the love of god don't let yourself become someone's side chick. I mean it, you deserve so much more than that.

10. You're gonna change. You're gonna realize that you don't have to take shít from people. You're gonna learn to stop caring about what everyone else thinks. You're gonna make mistakes and you're gonna grow. You're gonna cry and you're gonna grow some more. You might just become the person you said you'd never be. But you're gonna change and you're gonna become better.