17 things at 17: a very cringy post directed to past me

this post was supposed to be uploaded on the day i turned 17, but things rolled down and i completely forgot about it and it sat rotting in my drafts. so here it is, 17 things at 17, 17 things i learned/figured out in my 17 years of being alive. 

•  People lie. I know you think at this age the only lies people would say are white ones. But you’ll find out that some people consciously and willingly lie, for very selfish reasons. But,
• Move on. Move forward. Anger depletes the body. Cut connections if you have to, whatever it takes to keep you going forward.

• Wake up for lab early for god’s sake, running to class in what you slept in feels bad. Just set an alarm good lord.
• Women who are hopeless romantics, women who continuously fall in and out of love, are not weak. Falling in love does not make you weak. Having a boyfriend does not make you unfocused. Having emotions for someone who continuously makes you feel your best, is not a sign of weakness. It is only weakness when she starts putting herself down for a relationship, it is only weakness when she lets it take over her completely.
•  Drink more water. What the hell is wrong with you, how can you go days replacing your liquids with dairy.
• When travelling, bring your own toothpaste. You know damn well those tiny tubes they provide aren’t going to satisfy you.
• Satisfy yourself. Do not settle. Settling is the worst feeling. If you think you can do better go ahead and do better, know what you want, get what you want.
• But sometimes, it is okay to not push yourself. Sometimes it is okay to stay at where you are. Don’t abuse this though, know moderation. Know when to push and when to not.
• Trust your intuition.
• before travelling, remind your dad to bring the adapters. You’ll thank me later when you see that 10% beside your battery bar.
• Don’t wear a maxi dress to the beach.
• Some people will make it seem as if you’re asking for too much. Don’t alter yourself just so that you can settle for mediocrity. Work on whatever it is quietly, people will always give looks anyways. 
•  Red nail polish makes you feel nice. Wear it more often.
• Google calendar will save you ass. Shoutout to google, sponsor me.
•   You are much more extroverted than you think you are. Once you move into college you’ll see how easy it is for you to start conversations and talk to people, you’ll see how you actually do enjoy being in social situations as long as it’s with genuine people.
•  Be genuine. Stop hanging out with people you don’t really enjoy hanging out with. Being genuine is the best ticket to finding good, reliable friends, because you know for sure they like you for who you are and not some kind of persona you made. Though, this one usually comes with the perception that everyone is genuine as well, that everyone who hangs out with you likes you as well. Don’t forget lesson number 1, not everyone is true to their friends. Some, not even true to themselves.
• You were never meant to be subtle. Be loud, chances are your friends needs a voice that screams when no one else is listening.