Growing Pains...

        It's a weird feeling, at least it is for me when I sit down and think about what I want my life to be like. Making those necessary plans can be hard. In general, growing up is hard. From my personal experience, becoming 18 is probably a moment of realization that things are going to change. Yes, there are plenty of great things that can come along with being 18. Such as, voting, no curfews, hanging out with friends, having your own car, getting your driver's license, having a job. There is also a downfall, well more a wake up call that things are not what they seem. Some of us may not have all the things listed above, but I know that if you work hard towards your goals, you can achieve anything.  

        Pretty soon, your going to move out of your parents house. Move into a cheap apartment buy the essentials and nothing else. It'll be hard for some of us. For me, I know it will. I've been around my parents my whole life. Yes we've had our ups and downs, and even our hardest times. In the end, I will always love them. Even if right now it feels like it's the hardest thing in the world to be around your parents, just think that eventually your going to get older, and so will they. And like my mom always says, " I won't always be around to help you" - Hearing that makes me cry. I don't want to lose my parents, but I know later on in life, and I mean way later on in life I will. So cherish every single moment you have with them. 

      It may seem like they aren't in your "corner", or they are trying to push you out of the house faster. in your eyes, it may seem that way. In reality, they are trying to help you become successful in your future and push you for your goals and aspirations. They only want what is best for you! So listen to them, and understand what they mean. 

    Back on topic, like I said growing up is hard. The added responsibility of making sure you do everything you need to can be hard. Being more mature, and even coming out of your shell is some key factors in the painful growing up stage. Every teen has to go through it. Don't dwell in that pain, push it to the side, and show the " Big Bad World" what you can do. 

    I guess what i'm trying to get across tonight, is this is just a stage in everyone's life that they will or have been through. Moving on past that and becoming successful is important. I'll leave that to you <3