Going through puberty and high school is stressful enough, without the added strain of social pressures. Developing into the human being you want to be is even more difficult.
It seems like it'd be easy enough, right? Just surround yourself with the friends you like and do the things you like to do. But we all know life is't quite so black and white as that. There are temptations, easy ways out, and various other sinful fruits from the proverbial tree of life.
Anyway, despite my "young" age in comparison to my educators, family, and other more seasoned acquaintances, I still have had almost two decades in this world. I've seen terrorist attacks and grown up in the age of vast technological advancements, among other memorable instances.
I've also made my way through multiple friendship circles, brief romantic stints, and other socially molding experiences. Through these adventures, I have come to realize just what and who I do and do not want to surround myself with.
An especially important value that I look for in my life is morality. Right versus wrong. Social consciousness. I could give a rat's ass whether someone is gay or straight, black or white, man or woman; as long as they have a good soul and true heart that they follow to the best of their abilities.
Another aspect that I hold in high regard is simplicity. Our culture has become so greedy and so self entitled that it literally makes me sick. I despise our collective laziness and righteousness. These feelings are a leading contributor in not only my choices of social groups, but also in how I see myself. What have I done to deserve my fancy ass laptop on which I write this assignment? What have I done to deserve the right to even attend this institution? While I pay part of my way through scholarships, the remainder of this ungodly tuition is a constant stress factor on my parents' minds.
So whatever I can do to relieve any sort of complications will help in the long run. We'll see. But here's to the right choices made for the right reasons!
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