Have you ever?

Have you ever had a random longing and wondered why the thought even crossed your mind? Maybe these feelings brew naturally based on real necessities. Or maybe we only long for things after our surroundings lead us to believe we want them. Movies, magazines, weather, relationships. Our everyday environment influences our desires just as strongly as the media. Movies will show you a relationship so perfect, you just cry at the reality that is your life. Magazines will ask you questions about your best friend making you feel bad about how little you know; and give you tons of adventurous ideas making you want to try them all at once. Currently, this outdoor perfection that is autumn makes me think of the fair. When I think of the fair I think back to any piece of media I've ever seen dealing with adorable carnival dates and fun. As I start to make plans for everything to run smoothly and cute, I end up having to settle for going with the flow. As a teenager, the courses we run can result in adventure by nature. Why do we strive so strenuously to achieve a certain feeling? Instead of trying to obtain what it seems like we should want, let's stay young. Will there be one willing to float along side me in my life's lazy river?

I Know! Geez.

Allow me to take this one post to apologize to the male species. I'm sorry that I categorized you all under the same idiocracy as most of you. I know that there are real, live gentlemen still breathing but pardon me for not having met many. I will not ask you to look at the gender in the mirror and make a change, but I will recognize that good does exist in your kind. There is validity in the fact that not all guys are tyrants. Boys can happen to be as sweet as your great grandma when given the chance; a blessed few of them naturally don't need to be extended an invitation to be nice. Young boys turning into men of verisimilitude and fitness appeals to just about every female eye. But guys, I'm telling you to keep us girls holding on to your spontaneous youth for we will soon miss it after it has left you. We'll beg you to surprise us and give us gifts and you'll forget. So while you can still remember, please treat us well and give us memories of you to hold onto for a lifetime. With all of the complexity I know to be female, thank you for occasionally making us smile.

Who? Me?

My dear youth, do not be in a hurry to grow old. There are some responsibilities which only appear to be simple or fun to take on. Just know that the pressures are endless and the continuous presence of a watching audience is all too real. Even as a spunky teen be cautious of the tweens looking up to you. Growing up does not limit you, but it does ask more of you. There exists, of course, the freedom to do what you please. But, even greater than the existence of your new liberty are the consequences (good and bad) of what one chooses to do it. Choose fabulous people to model yourself after and focus. Being a leader is a great and awful power under which anyone has the chance to soar and crumble. I don't mean to scare anyone. Imagine when you figure most of it out (because you won't figure it all out) and you have amazing things going right in your life! Dream of all the radicals you'll have at your side devoted to your every thought. Believe in this because it will happen; whether or not you are standing for the right things, someone will always be closely watching. Clothe yourself with great things so that you will make a breathtaking model for your future fans.