It is finally here, you're a teenager. The awkward stage of wanting to wear make-up, impress your friends, and fit in has hit you like a brick wall. My advice to you is, don't worry. This is one of the most special times of your life.

1.Take Chances

talk to the boy with blue eyes and bowl haircut that you've had a crush on since fourth grade. You'll regret it if you don't I promise.

2. Keep a diary

write down what makes your bad days your bad days, and what makes your good days your good days.

3. Be the friend a friend would like to have

if your friend wears an ugly sweater to school one day and no one else likes it, compliment it. Eat lunch with them anyway.

4. Don't waste your time on the boy who never notices

five years from now, you'll understand that chasing a boy never works. Girls, if there's one thing I have learned in my 20 years of living it is that you'll think you're in love more times that you can count on both hands before you actually do fall in love. Puppy love doesn't compare to the real thing, I promise.