Things I've Learned

So another school year has ended right? So I've had some good and bad experiences however, despite having and bringing me different moods, they have a common denominator, that being these experiences serve as lessons to me. They help mold me into a better, more mature person. They can help make me a stronger person who is ready to face any adversary that comes my way.

MY 20 GOLDEN RULES IN LIFE:

1. You don't have to be aggressive to prove to everyone that you're a strong person.
2. Always stand for what you believe in. No matter how bad or sour the situation is, always hold your head up high with pride and fight back.
3. I'm a firm believer in non-violent wars. Just by hitting back at them with the right words, you can win the language war.
4. Do not think that reporting offenses to the proper school authorities is wrong. Especially if that wrong thing is aimed at you. Think of it as life. When a crime against you has been committed, will you not tell the police 'cause you're thinking it's something a weak person would do? Of course not. There are times wherein we should defend ourselves and yet there are times wherein we really need help. It's just a matter of us figuring out when.
5. If you don't like something about a person or you don't like the way a person behaves towards you, just tell them in a nice way. Like I said in number 1, aggression is not always the answer. The more aggressive you are, the less likely they are to respect you.
6. If a friend treats you like shit, treat them like fuck! They don't deserve to be treated nicely by you despite you being treated like horse crap by them.
7. Be uninhibited and friendly. Be open to all people from all walks of life and learn to respect them.
8. Don't be afraid to make noise. Who cares if they think you're weird?! It's your life and not theirs so they don't have the right to say anything.
9. Jealousy is something we cannot avoid. Everyone gets jealous or envious every once in a while but in that sense, we should not do harm to others just because we're jealous of them. Instead, work harder to prove to everyone that you're just as good or even better than that person you're jealous of. Prove to them that he/she is parallelable.
10. Sure, everyone's entitled to their own opinions. After all, freedom of speech is a right that no one can ever take away from us. However, be reminded to watch your words. There are some words which may be offensive for others so better be careful.
11. When you need something, when you want something, go for it.
12. Avoid procrastinating. Procrastination often gets you nowhere. If you can do it now or earlier, the better.
13. Don't think that if somebody offended you in a slight manner, it's okay to let it slide. No. Any form of offense is not okay to set aside. Don't hinder yourself from reporting them to the authorities just because you're afraid to be called a "tell-tale" . Again, a call back on the previous number. Sure, let's say it's a pretty simple and shallow incident but think about it? If you're not gonna let anyone know, they're [bullies] going to think it's okay and they're gonna keep doing it. Are you going to wait for them to throw you down the stairs before you finally tell someone?
14. Don't ask for help unless you really need it. If you can figure things out on your own, do so. But if you're really hopeless and going nowhere, that's when you ask for assistance.
15. Dare to be different. Just because the entire class goes to Starbucks and the mall doesn't mean you have to ride along so you wouldn't be called a killjoy. If it's not your thing then don't go. Live your own life for you.
16. No one can love you more than God and your parents.
17. It's good to have friends. However, they don't have to know everything about you. Leave some for yourself.
18. Relationships aren't healthy at this stage of life. Save yourself for your future.
19. Smile. It takes away your pain and it gives your friends the impression that everything's okay, thus stopping them from asking any questions that you don't want to answer.
20. Be yourself. It's the diamond rule of life.