by RatalieNose

This applies mostly to parents and teachers.  When you want something, be smart about it.  Take last night for example:

I wanted a half hour extension on curfew.

But my room wasn’t clean.

So I knew not to even ask.

Had I, then my parents would’ve probably made me come home earlier to clean it.

Moral of the Story:

Play it smart and safe, only go out on a limb if you’re 85% sure that it’ll work.  Put yourself in the shoes of the nearest adult.  This is the best way to undermine *cough cough* I mean RESPECT and HONOR their authority.

You’re not a kid, but you sure as heck aren’t an adult.  So what do you do?  Take some of the responsibility that growing up brings, but also, have something that ties you to that simpler time when 1+1=2 and your daddy was the best looking guy you knew.

For me,

It’s princesses!!!

Disney Princesses!

I have princess blankets, movies, lamps, coloring books, tissues, candy dispensers, watches, journals, aprons, books ect.ect.ect.

You name it,

I have it.

Is this lame?

No.

It makes me happy!!!

Keeps me sane.

You’ve got to have something outside of school in which you can channel all your excess energies, let loose and be yourself. For me, it’s blogging, singing, and playing the piano.

Realize that most of the time, IT’S JUST NOT WORTH IT.  Sure, you’re right.  You’re always right.  But your BFFAEAE—Mimi—just doesn’t understand that.  Are you willing to give up a life of friendship just for the sake of your own superiority????  No.  You’re not.  Why?  Cause that’d be stupid.  Save the drama for your mama.

Honesty is ALWAYS the best policy, whether you’re talking to a parent, teacher, or friend.  The negative consequences of being dishonest will ALWAYS show their ugly little faces eventually.  So don’t even go there.

My favorite:

Wear cute enough clothes so that no one notices that you’re not wearing makeup.

THIS WORKS!!!!

I didn’t wear makeup ONCE last week, but I got a ton of compliments nearly EVERYDAY!

Don’t fall for the old “appearance is everything” line, but don’t let yourself go and say “looks don’t matter,” because they do.  It’s all about balance.  Find your Happy Medium.

A common misconception among female teenagers is that you have to have a big group of friends to have fun.  THIS IS A FARCE.

Here’s what you need:  Lots of acquaintances—-people you can talk to in classes, at lunch and hang out with occasionally—and a couple close friends that you like and that like you enough to hang out with outside of school.  *NOTE*  I DO NOT recommend having just one “Best Friend.”  Can you say DRAMA????

Cause what happens when ya’ll fight?

Or she moves?

Or decides that she hates your guts?

Exactly.

You’re left with nothing.

So have lots of “Best Friends” and you’re set!

Anyone who reads my blog knows about Rusty, and what an awesome influence he’s been in my life.  Basically he’s one of the Top 3 People (besides my family) that I can’t live without.  Sometimes, the estrogen just gets to be TOO MUCH!!!!  Throw in a little testosterone and you’re pretty much golden!

Relax; set down your pitchforks and pick your jaws up from the floor.  I’m not talking about important stuff like grades and such.  I’m talking about Boy Selection, parties, dates, and the lunch special in the cafeteria.  Think of it this way:  Aim low and you’ll never be disappointed! And most of the time, your expectations will be exceeded.

And that’s always happy.

‘Tis true—at 16, I’m about halfway through my teen years and LET ME TELL YOU, the time has FLOWN right past my face.  Before you know it, you’re gonna be on your own, responsible for EVERYTHING in your life.  Take advantage of the time where your biggest decision of the day is “what am I gonna wear?”  Basically, these can be the best, or the worst years of your life.  It’s your choice.