To my loving Sister,
I've watched you grow beautifully over the past couple of years and I honestly could not be more proud of you. You've matured a lot, especially since I've graduated high school and left for college, and I wanted to write you something before you go into high school.
The most important things are these...First of all, high school is NOTHING like high school musical don't expect anything great. Movies lie. Secondly, DRAMA. Thirdly, STUDY. Fourth, ALWAYS STAY TO THE RIGHT OF THE HALL.
Now that you've been told the terrible truths and tips about high school, there are a couple of details you should and might as well know. Let's start with basics. I wish it wasn't this way, where you went through high school on your own because to be completely honest you will have a lot of hard times and I just simply want to be there for you. High school will take you in for four long painful years and spit you back out. By the time four years is up you'll either become one of two people, the one that gets involved and doesn't let anyone get in their way and succeeds at ultimately everything, or the one that sits back and watches everyone do everything. Please if not for anyone you hold dearly, but for yourself become the first person. Do not spend your entire high school worrying about others because you will miss out on a lot. Next, girls are the most hellacious creatures to ever walk this God forsaken planet, become friends with the right ones. You'll know the difference between the good and the bad ones. You're smart ;). Now where do I begin with boys... To put it, in short, don't worry about them. At this point in time of your life, they do not matter. Save them for a later time. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
What's also most important is to not let others judgments or opinions get to you. It will happen to you at some point but never let them influence you to do anything. To quote Erin Van Vuren, "Do not be another flower picked for beauty and left to die, be wild, difficult to find, and impossible to forget." It's important for you to remember this so that you can remain true to yourself. The pressures of high school are simply unfathomable until you experience it. Now, while all the recent talk has been about how terrible high school can be there are a lot of good things you can gain from it too.
Attend pep rallies and get involved with student government it's a great way to get to know everyone and be a part of something great. If you are anything like I was during high school you'll make some unforgettable memories with some great people. I hope you choose to do that.
In closing this letter remember, life is what you make it so make the best of it. Breathe, live, laugh, love, and take pictures because from here on out life doesn't slow down.
Love,
Sissy
