Being a teenager!

   Being a teenager very complicated, from school to our parents and friends. In my last english post I wrote a lot about how it is so hard and everyone is pressuring you but now that I am in grade 11 I see things in a completely different way, and going to India for two months is a big part of that. I missed english but in a way it was worth it because I learned my values and more about myself. One of those things are  finding out that unlike most people there I have a lot to appreciate for, my education, friends, lifestyle and just the little things that matter and becoming more independent. So no, being a teenager does not really suck anymore for me, as you get older you get wiser and tone things down a bit in your life. In grade 10 I was so worried about almost everything like my career, my parents' opinions, school and friends... To be honest I only worry about my career I do not let the extra things take a hold of my head and explode, the more you actually care and put your focus on things the more easier it will be and that is the strategy I use to get things done. 

   My parents are more calm now too, they have become more accepting in what I decide and they do not pressure me. They have realized that I am graduating next year so I can make some smart decisions by myself and they have trust in me which I am so thankful for because last year it was the complete opposite! They pressured me to figure out my life and my whole future when I was only 14. It was scary. I thank them now for being so chill!

When it comes to school and classes I take things okay, I do not rush myself and let my teachers pressure me I work with focus and grade 11 and 12 are honesty easier even though I have to retake 3 grade 10 classes and because of the strike we did not get summer school I tried not to worry so much, I kept my head up and figured my schedule out. The best part of school is your friends and the support you get, you should take advantage of it because once you graduate you can not hold things off and expect your boss or teacher to do things late and be lazy. The worst part is all the people you have to deal with sometimes, like fake friends you have to look out for yourself. School is a fun place if your a positive person and show up! 

   As a teenager I've always wanted a job even though my parents do not want me to work because I still have school  I think saving up and working is good experience to have and I am really committed! I always get enough sleep but changing my scheduale once school started was really hard. Now I go to sleep at 9 or even 8 because I am use to it now and sleep plays a huge role on how you function the next day, so it is important that you get it. 

   When it comes to my friends I have only a couple close ones. I do not mess with fake people that do not want to be in my life so I cut them off, you can easily notice who wants to be in your life and who wants to just use you for something.  When your older your friends will not be the same friends you had in grade 8, I was friends with a lot of people and now I  only stick to a few true people. In highschool friendships get complicated and by the time you graduate you will most likely stay in touch with only two close friends. I am not the type of person to have friends with me all the time to go to the bathroom, locker, or in class. I do not mind being alone whatsoever. After graduation you are mostl likely to be by yourself most of the time anyways. Being in grade 11 also made me realize all my friends and that they have my back no matter what and they know I have theirs.  

   So far being a teen is okay for me!