Today I turn 17. I am now a dancing queen. I've had 17 years on this earth and I feel like I have a few things to say, even if only I hear them.
1. Even if this don't get better, YOU will
So, having been bullied for the majority of my time at school, I was constantly being told that everything will be okay and that everything will get better. This always used to piss me off. Like BIG time - there is nothing worse than someone saying 'You'll be okay' when you're sitting there in tears, just wanting someone to say to you, 'Yeah, this bloody sucks, and I'm sorry it's happening'. As much as I hate that phrase, it is kinda true. It isn't necessarily helpful in the moment, but it will be in the long run. The situation will change, or you will change; either way it won't stay the same forever.
2. Laws are laws for a reason
Some laws are just there because if everyone broke them we'd be in trouble, but if you break them once or twice it's okay. However, there are some rules that should be followed, because despite thinking that you are intelligent, and know everything and know that you won't regret this, there are other people that have the same thing and 'know better'. I sucks but it's true. Take for example my tattoos; I did them on myself when I was fourteen, in my bedroom with no gloves, and I used a sewing needle taped to a pencil with some string on it. I used a pair of socks (Clean, mind you) to wipe the ink as I was going for godsake! I now have a dodgy heart on my hip, a 'C' on my toe and the deathly hallows symbol on my foot. Now, I don't regret them per say, but it's suddenly dawned on me that whenever I wear strappy heels, or such, everyone can see it. Do I mind that? I'm not sure, but I do wish I'd waited till I could get them done at an actual studio, not just on my bedroom floor.
3. Friends of convenience/proximity are inevitable
And there's nothing wrong with them! Every time you move school or college or job or whatever, you are going to meet people who you kinda get along with, but don't feel really 'connected' with. That's fine! Not everyone you meet is going to be your platonic soul-mate. Enjoy the time you have with them and then let go and move on when that time is over. Don't get bogged down by people that really are not that significant in the grand scheme of things.
4. Tidy your room, do your laundry, don't work in bed
These three things will make being productive so, so, so much easier. If you have a messy room, you'll feel overwhelmed and like things are closing in - not good - same with the clothes. Not only does working in bed mess up your 'sleep hygiene' (Yes, it is a real thing)