1. I’ve learned that the best revenge, is no revenge.
2. Dutch Brothers Coffee tastes better when you’re hiding it in class.
3. Being a leader takes a lot more than being popular.
4. Not everyone who smiles to your face is loyal behind your back.
5. People are going to wear pajamas whether it is socially acceptable or not.
6. No matter how you act, people are going to judge you.
7. How to text without looking at my screen.
8. If a student is wearing a fedora, sit by them because they are legit.
9. Finals are horrible no matter how much you study.
10. Nobody wants to hear about how many AP classes you’re taking.

The one thing that I have learned that has affected me the most is that this isn’t the best part of life. These past 3 years are just a stepping stone to when real life begins. The times when we get to move out and learn to be on our own. The times when we get to be who we want and not feel the need to impress everyone around us. The times when we get to make our own families. Although High School is fun, we should never see it as the highest point of life. All of these adults put this pressure on us to “love High School because it is going to be the best 4 years of your life”. When in reality, life is what you make it. I don’t know about you, but I’m planning on making my life a good one.