wear sunscreen.

to all of you young people still in high school.
I have a few words.
so listen upp.

it's really okay to not know what you want to do with your life. you don't have to know right now, regardless of what all your elderss might tell you.
so chill. take your time to decided. for now... just be a kid.

don't be a jealous person.
for any reason.
it's not a good quality.

be confident in your talents and abilities.
God gave them to you for a reason.
and even when the people that are jealous try and tear you down.
stay confident.
that will make them stop. promise.

be involved.
and try and do a lot.
but if you miss a few things to be with your family... it won't be the end of the world.

stear clear of the drama.
enough said.

look for friends in unexpected places.
because they are the best kind.

don't ignore your momma and daddy.
just trust me on this one.
continue to let them kiss your ear in front of everyone.
and continue to let them crack jokes at your expense.
trust me.

"in your life you'll do things greater than dating the homecoming queen."

don't do stupid stuff so you can be the "cool" kid.
let me tell you, you aren't half as cool as you think you are.

don't lose your sight of what really matters.
like God.
keep Him number one.

reach out to the girl that sits alone at lunch.
turns out she will make you laugh harder than just about anyone.

take a lot of pictures.
it's important.

don't skip any classes.
until you are a senior.
and then only when its absolutely necessary.

wear sunscreen.
thank you dr. frye.

and I am not going to tell you to not give up on your dreams..
this is a new revelation that I have come to.
majority of times as high schoolers we don't really know what our dreams are... we are still working on them.
but.
I am going to tell you this.
never give up on whatever it is you are doing.
never settle for second best.
and if you want something, go after it... and if you change your mind, it's okay.
you are allowed to change your mind because guess what,

pretty soon you'll be in my shoes.
and you will be entering this big world.
all on your own.
where you make the choices.
and lastly....
get ready.
it will be here sooner than you know it.