Just when I thought that my life was becoming easier to understand, I fell into this state of sudden realization. I am in South Dakota with Alyssa Burke and I am finding out who I am. It seems almost naïve, but I feel like this could be a turning point for me. Of course, this trip isn’t about me in the very least, but I feel like maybe this is exactly what I need.
· Words aren’t always necessary. Sometimes it isn’t weird to be with someone and be completely silent. Take in your surroundings and if you feel compelled to talk, then do so.
· Don’t be afraid of something you don’t know just because it is different. Even if it is foreign to you doesn’t mean that it is harmful.
· As hard as it may be or as much as you feel like you don’t want to, do the right thing, especially when you are asked to. It is incredibly obnoxious when someone just sits there and continually asks for things. Get your ass up and live your life for yourself.
· Be honest with people. Tell them when you are and aren’t having fun and what you are feeling. Don’t be mushy, just straightforward.
· Appreciate the things around you and what you are doing at a specific moment.
· Say “please” and “thank you” when someone is asking you something or gives you something. You know how it looks if you don’t and you don’t want to be a brat.
· Be mindful of others and make sure that it’s not all about you. It can make you feel uncomfortable, but if it’s the right thing then don’t worry about it.
· Do something nice for someone when they don’t expect it. I don’t care how lazy you are. Get up off your ass and make a difference every once in awhile.
· Take care of yourself. You don’t need to wear makeup every second or anything but just be conscious of your body and face and mind.
· Admit your faults and fears. Don’t be afraid to state your weaknesses.
· Be a leader. When you know you need to step up, just do it. Be the kind of person who sees problems, fixes them, moves on, and gets positive. Don’t let people out-do you when you are the one in charge.
· Don’t write fiction unless it contains truth. Cliché isn’t real life; it is made up. It wouldn’t be cliché if it weren’t based on lies.
· There are going to be many times in your life when you can make things up to make yourself seem “cooler” or more cultured, but don’t even do it. You are yourself and you need to hold on to that. Maintain your values and don’t do anything stupid “just because.”
· Don’t talk when you should be silent. Speak your mind but listen when you know you should. The time will come when you will grow up and practice your listening skills without having to think about it.
· Don’t let your parents or anyone else think that you don’t love your family. If they get the impression that you don’t, then you are definitely doing something wrong and you need to fix that.
· Try your best to maintain a constant attitude. For example, if you’re having a bad day you don’t need to fake happiness or draw attention to yourself just because you feel sorry for yourself.
· Be someone who deserves respect. Hopefully you will know what that means when the time is right.
· Be hard on yourself when it is necessary. Don’t think you’re the shit just because someone tells you not to take it personally. Get real. If it was your fault, then take responsibility for it.
· When you meet people for the first time, especially adults, shake their hand. If they don’t extend theirs, extend yours.
· When you have kids, teach them the meaning of respect so that when the time comes, they don’t embarrass you by being a damn brat.
· Stand tall and proud of who you are and what you have become.
· Stop and think about what is going on across the world at random times and pay attention to the news and current events so that you aren’t just in your own world.
· Have fun with whatever you’re doing. If others find joy in it then you can too.
· Cry when you need to. It isn’t a weakness to let yourself go, it is a sign of competence.
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