Ah the sweet glory days of explosive drama and gossip, prom, SAT scores, 6 a.m. alarm clocks, sports teams, and superlatives. We've all had some of our best, and probably some of our worst memories in high school. Remembering the days when sneaking around your parents, taking advantage of the sub for your least favorite subject, and skipping that eighth period class because it was just "purely ridiculous" to go to resonates with the majority of people who graduated from high school. Whether you were in the most popular clique, a "promzilla" nightmare, or an absolute outcast back in the day, it's been a while since graduation, yet some people still struggle to leave the past where it belongs. Starting with:
1. Your shitty relationship
We all have that one friend who just can't stop reverting back to one person (or type of person) that makes them absolutely miserable. Voluntarily being with someone who doesn't make you feel like a million bucks is just idiotic. While this was cute and entertaining when we were 17 years old, it's come time to choose a new emotionally destructive hobby. I highly recommend "Grey's Anatomy"; it does the trick every time and in under 45 minutes you can have your fix of emotional turmoil without the reality of it being your own personal catastrophe!
2. Your "kinda-sorta" makes an effort best friend
It's time to ditch not only the significant other who isn't worth your time, but the friends that don't do anything for you. We all have those friends who never follow through with plans, make no effort, or are endlessly on their phones in la la land when you spend time with them. Cut the cord and move forward. People who are your true friends will put in effort, and you won't have to fight for their time or attention.
3. 500 second-long Snapchat stories
For the love of God, no one actually cares. Every second of your illegal activities do not need to be documented, hangovers included. The party can't actually be that much fun because from your 30-minute Snap story, what I've gathered is that you love your high school BFF, you didn't win "most musical" your graduating year for a reason, and TGOD for Emma being your ride home.
4. Twitter fights
People are going to post and say things that make you angry, jealous, and upset probably for the rest of your lifetime here on planet Earth. But fighting with someone on social media isn't going to accomplish anything. If you don't like what someone has to say, Twitter has this clutch button you can press called "un-follow" and people magically disappear from your timeline. Boom.
5. Your two cents
As Big Sean would say "f- your two cents if ain't goin' towards the bill" and I am struggling to find the bill. I'm all for voicing your opinion and having the freedom of speech, but there comes a time when your comment isn't necessary for every single thing someone says.
6. Asking, "Is this being graded?"
Yes.
7. Petty drama and grudges
To the girl that liked your boyfriend freshman year or the person who always had to one-up you in everything you could possibly do, let it go. Thinking back to high school is such a blur, but we all remember the people that we never liked. At the end of the day, most times when we didn't like someone it wasn't because they killed our family or ruined our lives; it was probably over something ridiculous that you're struggling to remember even so right now. Maybe they always got one point higher than you on a test, took your designated seat just to grind your gears, parked in the senior lot as a junior, or cheated on their SATs, but hey, life goes on. Get over it.
8. Back-talk
I'm sure you really put the librarian in her place back in the day, but I'm going to go out on a limb here and propose a cutoff age for blatant disrespect at 17 years old.
9. People with no prospects
And I'm not talking about people who aren't in college. College isn't for everyone, and that's perfectly OK. If you don't like school and don't have the desire to be there, don't waste your time or money because momma wasn't kidding when she said money doesn't grow on trees. This refers to the kid who wants to be the next Tupac with no backup plan. As someone who is approaching their 20s, I've realized that there are endless possibilities to what you could be doing with your time right now. Whether it be college, work, the military, trade, or travel this is the one time of our lives where no strings are attached; you can do whatever you want. So I just struggle to find the appeal in sitting in someone's mom's basement pretending their rap career is booming. Hang out with people who want a future; it's actually pretty liberating.
9. Your judgmental attitude
When you see that guy on campus riding a unicycle, holding an umbrella, and wearing socks with sandals, let him be. He's probably going to get to class before you anyway.
10. The cinnamon challenge
As funny as this was -- actually it's still funny don't stop doing this.
11. Spray tans
Last but certainly not least. @All my white girls: It's OK to be pale in the winter. Leave your spray tan on your prom dress where it rightfully belongs.
Life lessons come with time, and I am certainly no expert in this department. Since graduating high school there are only a few things I'm sure of, and of those things all I know is that whether it be a snotty attitude or a nice orange glow, you should probably leave it back with your graduating class.
