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My unique qualities: I think that having artists for parents has really separated me from people whose parents have "normal" 9-5 jobs. I learned to accept who my parents were at a younger age than most kids do so I never had a problem with embarrassment. This has allowed me to talk to my parents about anything that has been bothering me. I think that my interest in reading also sets me apart from a lot of my peers. I am a very quick learner, too.
Things accomplished so far: I am proud of the things that I have accomplished so far but, if I had my life to live over again, I would because I know that I haven't done over half the stuff 100%. If I had the chance, I would make up for my mistakes.
Things I would do differently: I wouldn't have messed up in school. Good schooling is so important to get a halfway decent job today and had I looked at the consequences that I would have to face later on, I would have been an all "A" student.
Hard times: A few years ago I used to smoke marijuana and that was definitely the hardest time for me. I had been a perfect student and I ended up failing most of my classes and losing my interest in sports. I also lost some really good friends that I wish I could have kept. I have learned how badly drugs can affect you and how they can really mess up your life.
Lessons learned from life: Stay in school and do not EVER, EVER get involved with drugs! Apply yourself at school. I feel that these two things are the deciding factors that will make or break your life. Also: There are consequences for everything you think you'll get away with.
Most important thing in life (in general): Happiness is the key to everything. Without happiness a life would not be complete.
The most important things in my life: Finishing school, that is the most important thing for me. Receiving my diploma will open up lots of new doors for me. I think the moment when I finally get my diploma will be one of my happiest times. My boyfriend Dylan is very important to me right now because not only is he my boyfriend is is my best friend and that means the most to me.
Life philosophy: Your life can be whatever you make it to be. It can be happy or it can dull, it is whatever you make it.
What I want to accomplish before I die: I want to have a good marriage and 2 kids. I just want to be happy.
Life is short... don't waste time dwelling on the bad stuff that happens, make it great and it will be. Since I have only a certain amount of time on Earth, I need to cram as much experience into this life as possible.
Living well: Living well means being happy and fulfilling your dreams and goals as much and as often as you can. Being a senior in high school is the good life to me right now.
Big questions: What will my life be like in 20 years? Is there life after death? your input?
5 years from now: In five years I want to be graduated from college with a degree in business management. I expect to be living either in Florida or California and starting a family, and working at a business that I own.
Next year: I will probably be living with my boyfriend, working, and going to college next year. I want to graduate this year. Going to school and doing my work will definitely help me to accomplish my goal.
Things that might get in the way of me accomplishing my one year goals: Not doing my work and just basically slacking off.
Being alone: I think that being alone is really hard for me to do. Ever since I started dating I have never been without a boyfriend. I don't know why I do this to myself. I have had almost everyone that I know say that being alone is great because you really get to know a lot about yourself as a person. You find out stuff that you never knew you liked and you end up having a lot of fun. Maybe it's because I am a people person, I doubt it though. I think that way down deep inside I am scared I what I may find out. see Beth's views on being alone
The teen years: Laura had a hard time in high school. It seems that high school is the hardest time for a lot of people. In high school you have to conform your looks and your feelings and your views to those of your peers who you may never even end up knowing. If your are lucky then you may be part of that one little group of girls in high school who end up setting the image for all the rest. I have finally learned in my senior year that I do not care enough about the people here to change all of the things that make me a unique person. I am glad that I have learned this and I am a lot happier now that I can be myself and not someone else. see Laura's thoughts on her high school years/ See Laura E's thoughts on her high school years
Beth is a graphic artist/ web page designer
Laura is a composition and technical writing teacher at a community college
