High school for me was bittersweet. It was filled with some of the best times of my life and also some of the worst. I truly found myself throughout these past four years. I have been told some wise advice that I will live by for the rest of my life and some things I had to find out myself. Whether or not your high school experience was all you hoped it would be or not, be thankful. You learn more about yourself in four years than you probably will for the rest of your life. I never believed people when they said that high school flies by and to appreciate every moment of it until I was the one waiting for my name to be called at graduation. Here is some life long advice that I learned in high school that I will always live my life by.

1. It doesn't matter what people think about you. Instead of living your life in fear of what people may think about what you do or say just be happy. Don't waste your time worrying when you could be enjoying your life and having fun with the people in it.

2. Fight for those who are unable to fight for themselves. Don't be a bystander to anything you think is wrong. If you're not apart of the solution then you're part of the problem.

3. Never hold your tongue. Don't be afraid to speak your mind.4. Have no regrets. Every decision you make is a chance to learn something from it. Don't live your life thinking “what if?”

5. Laugh. Don't take things so seriously all the time. Life is about having fun and making memories.

6. Don't take things too seriously. In high school everything may seem like life or death and that simply isn't the case. Take a deep breath and relax.

7. Take chances. You'll never know the extent of your ability if you don't take chances. You'll never know what good things may come out of you trying something new and leaving your comfort zone.

8. Love yourself. This is the most important thing you can ever do for yourself. Appreciate and accept yourself and all you have to offer the world.

9. Don't depend on anyone to provide your happiness. True happiness comes from within. Be happy with yourself and your life before you can be happy with someone else.