If I could go back in time and relive my innocent high school days, I can't say that I would choose to. Now, if I could go back in time and give my high school self some words of advice I would definitely not pass up the opportunity. Here are 37 things I wish I could tell my high school self.
1. That boy will most likely not be a part of your life in a few years, so don't let him consume it now.
2. Don't worry about the little things.
3. Take your grades seriously, you will regret not trying hard enough when you're applying to colleges senior year.
4. Call your grandma every once in a while, just to say hi.
5. If he cheats on you, do not go back to him.
6. Don't forget to hug your mom.
7. Take your younger siblings to ice cream or spend the day with them every once in a while. You will miss being able to watch them grow up once you're out of the house.
8. Never pretend to be someone you're not.
9. Embrace your inner self, anyone who doesn't like you for you isn't worth keeping around.
10. Tell your favorite teachers how much you appreciate them.
11. Nothing good happens after midnight.
12. Learn your limits, especially when it comes to alcohol.
13. Don't feed into drama, your life will be so much easier if you learn to ignore the gossip.
14. Never pregame a school event.
15. Don't let a boy come between a friendship.
16. Apply to as many colleges as possible, better safe than sorry.
17. Stop thinking you know everything.
18. Your mom is almost always right, as hard as that might be to admit.
19. Thank your parents often, even for the smallest things.
20. He is not the love of your life.
21. Get a job and save money for college, you'll need it.
22. I know sometimes it might seem like the end of the world but I promise you it's not.
23. Enjoy home cooked meals while you can.
24. If your parents say no, it's probably for a good reason.
25. Don't be afraid to talk to your mom about things. She was your age too once.
26. If you don't think you're ready to have sex, you definitely aren't.
27. But when you are ready, make sure it's with a guy you're okay with having to remember for the rest of your life.
28. Don't choose a college based on where your friends are going, choose the one that makes you feel at home.
29. It's okay if you lose a friend here or there. It doesn't mean you're a bad person, that's just life.
30. Try your best to see the good in people, but don't be too naive.
31. Stop subtweeting, nothing good comes out of it.
32. Not everyone you meet will like you, learn to live with it.
33. Don't be afraid to tell someone you like how you feel.
34. If you get rejected, it wasn't meant to be. Dust yourself off and move on.
35. Do what makes you happy, not anybody else.
36. Make mistakes and learn from them.
37. High school isn't the best four years of your life, but enjoy them because from time to time you will miss it.
