a year ago today i graduated from high school and it feels absolutely crazy to say that. i've grown a lot since then, and i think that i've learned a lot as well.
so without further ado, and because i love lists, here are thirteen things that i've learned since high school
1. it's okay to cry
this feels a little obvious, but i've definitely been in situations where i've told myself not to cry. don't listen to that voice. if you want to cry, then cry. crying is cathartic, not only because it releases toxins from your body, but also in the sense that it's a release of pain as well.
so without further ado, and because i love lists, here are thirteen things that i've learned since high school
1. it's okay to cry
this feels a little obvious, but i've definitely been in situations where i've told myself not to cry. don't listen to that voice. if you want to cry, then cry. crying is cathartic, not only because it releases toxins from your body, but also in the sense that it's a release of pain as well.
my oldest friend and i at my graduation. aw.
2. friends will come and go
and that's okay. seriously, you're not expected to stay bffs with the people you knew in high school, or even the people you meet in college. losing friends is not the end of the world, because there's always another one just around the corner.
and that's okay. seriously, you're not expected to stay bffs with the people you knew in high school, or even the people you meet in college. losing friends is not the end of the world, because there's always another one just around the corner.
3. love yourself first
you are important. learn how to love yourself. love yourself before you love others. i'm not really sure how else to explain this one.
you are important. learn how to love yourself. love yourself before you love others. i'm not really sure how else to explain this one.
4. get rid of toxic people
this one kind of ties in with the above, but if someone is causing you pain in your life, cut them out. it's okay to tell someone that you need to take a break from them. your mental and emotional well-being should come before anyone else's
this one kind of ties in with the above, but if someone is causing you pain in your life, cut them out. it's okay to tell someone that you need to take a break from them. your mental and emotional well-being should come before anyone else's
but first, let me take a selfie. please ignore my messy room. okay bye
5. study
no but seriously, study.
no but seriously, study.
6. what you get out of life is what you put into it
if you're going to sit around and complain about life, you're not going to get any positive results. sit up and do something.
if you're going to sit around and complain about life, you're not going to get any positive results. sit up and do something.
7. step out of your comfort zone
it's okay to push yourself a little. sometimes the best results come from this.
it's okay to push yourself a little. sometimes the best results come from this.
i wish i could say that i'm wearing a ankle brace because i was stepping out of my comfort zone, but i just fell down the stairs, to be honest.
you're not going to be happy if you do something that goes against your inner self. it just doesn't work like that. you will be happier if you stay true to who you are and who you want to be.
9. your parents love you
really, i promise, they do.
really, i promise, they do.
10. home is where you make it
home is where your heart is. if you decided that college is never going to be home, it's never going to be home. but home will also always be where you grew up, and it's okay to return there.
home is where your heart is. if you decided that college is never going to be home, it's never going to be home. but home will also always be where you grew up, and it's okay to return there.
showing off those diplomas holla
college is all about spontaneity and freedom. use it, abuse it, and make tons of good memories.
12. you'll find help in the most random and unexpected places
i've found that the people who have helped me the most didn't even know that they were helping me. there is always someone out there ready to help, you just have to know where to look.
i've found that the people who have helped me the most didn't even know that they were helping me. there is always someone out there ready to help, you just have to know where to look.
13. you are more loved than you know
there are so many people out there who love you. more than you know and probably ever will know. just remember that you are loved, and you'll be fine.
what's something you guys have learned? or tell me about your graduations!
-em xx
there are so many people out there who love you. more than you know and probably ever will know. just remember that you are loved, and you'll be fine.
see? loved.
-em xx
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