1. Soon everything is going to change, enjoy what you have right now.

2. Work hard. School is basically defining your future.

3. Have fun! Life is full of so many fun opportunities. Take advantage!

4. Take tons of pictures! Make sure to capture all of the fun, lifelong memories you are making.

5. Enjoy mom's cooking and all your favorite hometown restaurants. Soon you won't be able to get that comfort food whenever you want.

6. Participate in school activities! They are more fun than they seem!

7. Always make sure to say thank you. The people in your life right now are helping you through, you couldn't do it without them.

8. Laugh and have fun! Life is too short to be serious all of the time.

9. Blast songs and drive around with your friends. Soon enough, you will all be in college and you will miss the "good ol' days,"

10. Go on random adventures- the lake, roller skating, or a movie- whatever it may be, go. have. fun.

11. Do not waste energy on negative people or negative things. Happy thoughts = happy life.

12. Obviously, you will make new friends, but do not forget about your childhood besties. They've been with you through everything. Stay in touch will all of your pals.

13. Say "Hi" to everyone. Smile at them. It doesn't cost anything to be nice to someone.

14. Graduation is going to be one of the most exciting days of your high school experience. All of your hard work paid off!

15 Lastly, this is one of the best times of your life, enjoy every second and don't forget to soak up the good times.