One of the best, worst things to ever do to yourself is to keep diaries throughout your entire high school life. I have never felt so embarrassed for someone, ever, and that happens to be to myself (not sure if that made sense, carry on). Over my schooling years, I have made lists of what I learnt for each year of high school and I thought you might enjoy a small portion of what I have discovered from the years of puberty yuck, braces and packed lunches. Years 8-11 was all written in year 11, but they're a pretty accurate summary of what went down from '09-'12. I hope you are entertained at the expense of my dignity. Anything in italics is just some cynical, current commendation of what I have to say about my profound knowledge (not really).
THINGS I HAVE LEARNT THROUGHOUT HIGHSCHOOL
by Lola Irwanto
YEAR 8: Year of the twelvie fag.
- You will eventually discover boyz and see them as something more than stinky, 2 legged sweat bombs) - so like, three legged stink bombs?
- Drama and fights with friends are inevitable and they're bound to occur.
- It doesn't hurt to speak up.
- Some people that you used to know will change a lot.
- There will always be someone prettier/sportier/smarter/funnier than you. Don't worry about it - when being 'sporty' was the primary trait that every hardcore 14 year old boy wanted in a girl
YEAR 9: 13 going on flirty (a.k.a - ankle tapping in the corridors and passing notes)
- There will always be that friend who will try to change who you are. Don't fall for it.
- There will also be the friend who will drag you into their problems. Again, don't fall for it.
- Never ever base a friendship/relationship through texting or Facebook. It will only go down hill. - yeee struthh
- Flirting is yuck.
- Leading people on is not nice. You may think that they will never like you but you'd be surprised - save dem x's for your gal pals
- Try to act normal around guys who like you if they think you don't know - i didn't really have to do this that often tbh lol
- flirting is not a solution or answer - apparently i wrote this all in caps
- Never pull allnighters
YEAR 10: ye getting there.
- Majorly involving God in your life really turns your life around.
- You never really mature - aint that the truth
- People will come and go
- If a guy you like offers you a drink (A SOFT DRINK), accept it. Don't just get up and get it yourself. HE WAS JUST TRYING TO BE NICE.
- Jealousy is not pretty. Its actually yuck.
- Make Jesus the centre of everything
- Never get carried away with getting attention from guys because it wrecks everything
- You should really make sure that you're doing something for the right reason before actually doing it.
- Don't let your friends try to set you up with someone you don't know - TY A.G
- Keep your diary in a safe place.
YEAR 11: Learning to be comfortably weird
- Don't get your hopes up too high - thats a bit depressing
- Don't be afraid to take chances and laugh at your mistakes
- Some people will just sugar coast some things so stay clear.
- If you ever have a problem with someone, talk to them about it! Don't talk about it behind their back.
- Being just friends with guys is the best way to go.
- Who cares what people think about you?
- Take every opportunity you get
- Its not all about you
- Never underestimate the power of a steep hill
- Say what is true. Don't tell people what they want to hear, tell them what they need to hear. However, say it with love
- Learn to accept constructive criticism even though it may hurt.
- Never leave things to the last minute! - YEAH STILL HAVEN'T LEARNT FROM THIS HA HA
YEAR 12: Actually not too terrible
- Its ok to be a little or a lot cray.
- It is possible to eventually stop liking that person you had a crush on since year 7 - omg
- Sometimes people will confuse and irritate you when their actions contradict their words; don't worry because it's their life, not your problem.
- Do what you love best and you will succeed at it
- Learn to disregard the pettiness that is high school
- Polaroid cameras are an expensive investment.
- Most problems can be solved by skating
- You will eventually learn to drive a manual without stalling.
- You will figure out who your true friends are and they will be your friends for life
- Marriage is a beautiful thing
- Have fun in the subjects you hate and regret nothing - b/c y0L0
- Someday soon you will figure out what you love best.