True friends

I question myself all the time about what a true friend is. I get along with a lot of people at school but should I really consider them true friends. True friends are the people that make you feel accepted! They're the people that seem to understand you but aren't afraid to correct you if you're headed down the wrong path. My friends are like my second family. I can talk to them about anything and know that I won't be looked at differently. You'll know a true friend when you meet them... trust me!

Oh the days,

Today was one of those days when I really don't feel appreciated by certain friends. I'm not trying to put anyone down, but seriously? Is that how it's going to be? For most of my friends, I would honestly sacrifice my life if it meant keeping them safe, but for others... it's different (I'm not naming anybody because I feel as though that would be disrespectful). Any time I get into an argument with a friend, I end up apologizing first! I'm tired of apologizing for things I didn't start. I honestly have to say that I put up with so much from certain allies, and I'm sure they put up with alot from me too. But there is a fine line between compromising over issues, and complete dominance taken over me by certain people. Or when certain people have the audacity to talk to ME about a "hard life," all because their iPhone didn't arrive when they wanted it to! Most of you have no idea what my past consists of, nor will you ever! The past is in the past, and I do not wish to speak of it. Anyway, is it bad to feel somewhat offended when that happens? Maybe if people would open up their eyes and realize that the struggles in life should not consist of iPhones, or boyfriends when your 13, or even your status on Instagram, then I wouldn't be writing about how annoyed I am right now. It's not the friend themself that bothers me, its the very fact that the friend seems to always have to be right without ever hearing what I want to say, that really bugs me. God says he wants us to forgive thy neighbor, but I'm only human and that can be very challenging at times. I guess I need to learn how to forgive because that's the only way I'll ever be able to move on :\

The real world:

Remember those times in kindergarten when nothing mattered except juice boxes and nap time? Yeah, the real world isn't like that. Granted I am still half a year away from high school so I'm not too experienced with the "real world" although I hear lots of great things about... (not!) Apparently there are these crazy things called jobs and taxes, but what if I don't want to get a job or pay my taxes? Oh wait, reality just informed that I do, so I have no further questions! My, soon to be, class of 2019 is getting close to that time when they need to support themselves and move on with their lives. Now, for some of us, that's going to be very easy! I mean, who's not ready to walk out the door and become free, right? I know it seems awesome to be out on your own but I'm sure you'll get to the point when you hate the real world and you're  ready to move back in with mom and dad. I'm, personally not scared of the world, the world should be scared of me!! (that was a joke) But seriously, as long as you have plenty to offer and you show effort at achieving your goals you'll be just fine! Beware of those speed bumps along the way though, one mistake and you could crash and burn. I guess it's  your decision to ether get back on the road and keep chugging along, or lay there and feel sorry for your self.

What if

I'm your typical eighth grader. I wake up early in the morning to get ready for the day, then I wait at the bus stop only to dread the next six hours of my life. Pretty boring right? I do enjoy talking to my friends and some of my classes aren't that bad, but everyday seems to be the same! I realize that I only have so much time left on this earth and I'm not getting any younger! I'm seeking an adventure. I'm ready to drop everything at a minutes notice if it means traveling and seeing something truly extraordinary! I'm not materialistic. I don't need the latest and greatest items that come out each year. What I do need is a source of adventure, somewhere I could travel that would take my breath away! Life is not measured by the number of breathes we take but by the number of moments that take our breath away, so why do so many people choose to live and die in the same place? I don't just want to survive... I want to live! I'm  just your typical eighth grader, I wake up early and go to school, but what if...

This is me...

I've never been the type of person to walk in the shadows and feel depressed all the time. I'm also not the type of person who feels the need to tower over others and make someone feel like half the person they really are. I'm that girl who is fearless of the world, and that scares me! I love a good challenge. I see it as a stepping stone, an opportunity to make something beautiful out of a mistake or tragedy. The logical side of me tells me that my goals are impossible but the stubborn side of me insures that I never stop trying. I have always wanted to be an inspiration to someone. Who knows, maybe it will be the next person I talk to.