Anyways, it all seems reeeeaaallly overwhelming. Any tips? Experiences? Free cookies?

-Spirit

Advice...let's see:

You seemed a little apologetic in your other post about being a music geek. Don't be sorry for that. I was one too. It made me happy and it's a great confidence builder.

Try to branch out and get involved in or good at more than one thing. Challenge yourself.

Don't waste your time worrying about idiots who make fun of you. Anyone who would stoop to that level is so weak and simple-minded that their good opinion is not worth having.

If you're going through a tough time, for the love of God TALK TO SOMEONE. Speaking as a parent, I can't bear the thought of my kids suffering in silence. Believe me, we'd rather know the worst about you so we can help you than learn of your pain once it's too late. And having made our share of stupid mistakes, we're probably less judgmental than you think. But if you can't talk to your folks, go see the guidance counselor. Just TALK TO SOMEONE you look up to.

Homework first, then fun time. Developing this habit early in life will serve you well later on.

NO SEXTING OR RELATED ACTIVITIES OF ANY KIND. Kids your age will throw that mess on social media quicker than you can blink, and it will follow you for years.

DO NOT PUT YOURSELF IN SITUATIONS WHERE SOMEONE ELSE HAS POWER OVER YOU. This is the single best reason to abstain from alcohol, regardless of what the law says. Related to which, don't get in a car with drunk people, or even sober people if they drive like idiots.

Good luck and go get 'em. :)

So, my advice might not be helpful, but here's what my mom (who still teaches chemistry and physics) has to say:

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Hi. I would agree with the poster above - get involved in something you enjoy. You'll make friends that way. Along the same lines, explore a little. If a class sounds interesting, see if you can take it as one of your electives.

I assume they have some sort of bathroom available for the girls to use - I think it is illegal to leave students without access.

Get to know your teachers. You should have at least one adult on campus you're comfortable talking to and trust. If you're not sure about something, they can be good people to talk to.

Your parents are also good people to talk to. Remember, they went to high school too! There's probably very little you can tell them that will shock them, and they'll probably have good advice.

DO NOT SEXT OR ANYTHING SIMILAR. General rule is that if it's something you wouldn't want your grandmother to see, don't post it! Figure that nothing you post will remain private, even if the recipient promises to keep it secret. It will get out there.

Before you do something, take a moment to decide if it's something you really want to do!

DO NOT DO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR SMOKE! If someone is encouraging you to "just try it", THEY ARE NOT YOUR FRIEND!!

In general, the best advice I can give is: DON'T PANIC!! Relax, keep on top of your work, and enjoy high school!

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I hope this is helpful. :)

I forgot to mention that my mom actually works at the school, and so far that has been a good thing.

We think they might delay our school starting and just let the rest of the area go, partially because of the bathroom thing, but mainly because you still aren't aloud in the building without a hardhat, and I don't think they have about 1,500 hardhats for all the students and employees.

If I remain sane and myself, then I will NEVER do drugs. I have a one friend in particular that does, and although I love her like a sister, I don't think she's heading anywhere good in life. (and yes, she is getting help, it just doesn't seem to be doing much)

Sexting is definitely a big NO. I'll very happily keep on my t-shirts and sweatpants and/or trenchcoat.

Does fanfiction count as social media? Does this? Because those are the two accounts closest.

Anyways, thanks again, and let us hope that they finish at least one of the girls bathrooms, or else you will need a half an hour hallpass at least to run down the road to WalMart, and no one who has to pee wants to run to WalMart.

I was no good at surviving school, plus I'm in Singapore - which has a fairly different educational environment - so I unfortunately don't have much advice. But trenchcoats are good.

Fanfiction isn't social media, though it's sometimes distributed on social media. This isn't either, strictly speaking, though it's a grey line. But we're all nice people here so that's okay. :| Social media is more of Facebook/Twitter/Tumblr, which can and often does get horribly nasty.

GO BAND!!! (And Archery, for any fellow shooters here!) :)

Another random update: My lovely seasonal allergies which make nose-breathing and correct pronunciation nearly impossible, coincide perfectly with auditions for the school play. Wish me luck. :|

Fun fact: Keanu had a cold while filming Feeling Minnesota, and every now and then you can spot him trying to stifle a sneeze, or absently rubbing his nose.

Hmm.... Looks like I'll have to pay close attention whenever it is that I manage to watch that movie.

On a brighter note though, we're having a spirit week this week. Monday for the heroes/villains theme I'm doing a rendition of a Matrix rebels outfit for a lack of a better day to do it. (with my grandmothers trench coat no less, as I don't have my own yet) And for Thursday, the day for favorite characters, I shall break back out my Doc Brown costume from last year. This'll be quite a good week!

(And for those of you who actually read and respond to these random weird updates on my life, much appreciated!! Y'all beith awesome!! )

Ps, your random weird updates are much appreciated, takes me back a few years :-)