A word to the Baby Hipsters: Leaving behind a high school legacy

[This Post is dedicated to Kathrine, The sweet girl who is a sister in my heart! So proud of you for finishing eighth grade. High School is gonna be your time to shine baby girl so hold on tight!]

High School was a time of tears, laughter, fun and pain for me. I made mistakes and I made memories, and as I leave it all behind I want to leave something of myself with it. So here is my advice for my high school angels! Make the best of these years and I love you!

[#1] BE YOURSELF

Im sure you've heard it a million times but it's the truth. Don't ever compromise yourself for the sake of others. People come and go. They change a million times and over again. If you change yourself with them then when they fall away you will have nothing left of yourself. High school is when you begin to form opinions and make decisions that will define the type of person you will be. Just remember that when your setting the mold of you you're going to be in life your the one who has to be able to face the mirror at the end of the day.

[#2] GUARD YOUR HEART AND ALL THAT IS PRECIOUS

I won't waste my breath on the birds and the bee's rather something more important than that. The facts will never change, Premarital sex leads to consequences, and they are NEVER good. Theres more to it than that though. The truth is should shouldn't be giving ANY parts of yourself away in high school. Each person you come in contact with not just physically but emotionally leaves an imprint and if you let them close enough they leave a hole. The part of you they take with them will never be returned to you. The first time you fall in love is a wonderful, miraculous feeling that leaves you walking on clouds and shoots happy aches through the cheeks that wont stop smiling. Rarely though do high school relationships last. When its all said and done you want no regrets. Be strong and stay your own person so that when things end you can look back fondly on sweet memories and not feel shame or heart ache from broken promises. The most special relationship is one where you grow strong and learn to love, and anyone who's worth it will be just happy with that. The demanding person isnt a deserving one.

[#3] MAKE MEMORIES

Have Fun, Be Adventurous, Try New Things! Conqueror your fears and discover your passions! This is YOUR TIME! Enjoy it! Be active in clubs and school events. Get involved and keep a busy schedule. Have confidence and dont be afraid to stand out! Learn to be a leader. Charisma will take you far in life!

[#4] STUDY!!! BE PREPARED!!!

Senior year is not the time to be preparing for college. GPA is cumulative, that means a rough freshman year can set you behind the game for the rest of high school. Stay on top of your work, and keep up your grades. Its hard to pull up your GPA but it takes nothing to knock it down. Start looking at scholarships, colleges, and savings early on! Allot of deadlines pass your junior year which means you should be started your sophomore year. Hard work is the key.

[#5] STAY IN THE WORD

I cant stress the importance of a relationship with Christ enough. I'll keep it short and simple. God is your platform. Buildup all that you are and all that you do upon him. The Bible is your handbook, read it. Everything you need to know is in that book. Study it and learn to apply it. Press to know God.

[#6] FORWARD PROGRESSION!

I leave you with this, No matter what choices you make, take no steps back. Everything you do should be in the name of forward progression. Keep moving forward and you'll always get some where.

For anymore advice just leave a comment or message me directly, Good Luck In all that you do!