So, it's the beginning of the school year for a lot of you (or your little llamas) and for the llamas that are known to me, that means exams and results and deciding the fate of the world (their world, anyway). I sit here sipping my orange juice ((okay, so gulping) I'm not even sure why this is important) and I realised that I've been through a lot. This is my last year of "high school" and I'm growing up. We're all growing up.
To those of you who've just started a new school (and have suddenly become the small llamas on campus again); don't overwork yourself!! Remember that there will be plenty of time for you to worry about grades and grow up fast later on in your school life. Now, I'm not saying that you won't need to grow up or that you shouldn't worry about grades because at this point in your life, a lot of things can ride on your grades. I'm just saying that you need to pace yourself and don't get too stressed because later in life that could come back to bite you in your tushy (trust me, I'm a doctor).
To those who are just about getting into major years with lots of exams; work hard, start revising early, plan for exams throughout the year (it can impact how you write your notes, what you include, whether you prefer reading printed writing or your own handwriting). And once again, take a deep breath and don't stress yourself out too much. I'm not saying that you should revise from the get go (unless that's what you prefer and it's a tried and tested method), it's okay to have fun and to go out with your friends, just remember that it's no good to do that without any work at all. Especially, if you want good grades (although, when it comes to grades, I'm probably not the best role model).
And to those of you who are like me and making decisions that could affect your future; don't worry. I'm a big believer in fate and destiny and all that weird stuff. Mostly when things haven't gone my way. BUT. I do believe that whatever happens, happens for a reason. So. If you aren't looking to go to uni with your friends, that's fine. You're doing what's best for you. Not for anyone else. If you've chosen to do a degree in fine arts so you can work in a museum instead of spending thousands on medical training to be a doctor, that's fine. Do what is best for YOU. Not anyone else. And if you've applied for a uni and didn't get in, take a deep breath and find out about any other ways of getting you where you want to be. Whatever you do, don't give up. Don't do what will make others happy, do what will make YOU happy. I can't stress that enough.
There's been some drama within my friends lately and it's made me realise that I'm putting effort into something that is making me unhappy and all it's doing is making my mental state more fragile and affecting those around me. So. Don't be unhappy. Another friend of mine nearly got pushed into doing medicine when she didn't want to. By her PARENTS. Don't be those parents. Please. The ones that push their kids into doing something that they they don't want. Because in the end, you're making someone you love, miserable.
So. I guess this post turned into more of a "be happy no matter what you do" post. And that's fine. I let my fingers guide me. And I'm happy. Because, in the end, what ever you do, whoever you are (whoever you do), whatever your age, if you're not happy, what was the point? If you have an answer, I'd love to know.
This was kind of a heavy post. This is what happens when I think of the future. This is probably why I DON'T think of the future. However. I hope this helped someone.
Shenaya xx
P.S. here's a photo of the Devil on crack (AKA Raffi) to lighten the mood a bit
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