Be friendly. Be kind. Don't act superior, but also don't act inferior. By doing so, you are excluding yourself from meeting all different sorts of people. Also think, even if you don't become best friends with someone, you can still impact them just by reaching out to them.
2. FORM RELATIONSHIPS WITH TEACHERS
The bonds you make with them are different from the bonds you make with your peers. Teachers are wise, smart, caring, and usually patient. They are a special sort of breed, and you need to respect them just as much as you respect your parents (which is hopefully a lot, generally). And honestly, the people come to work to educate you often-annoying-and-sassy children, so the least you can do is ask them how their day is. And if you play your cards right, they might just get you into the Ivy League. ;-)
3. MAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF (I say this with hesitance because I know some people like me lack the sense of control)
Feeling stressed? How about depressed? Watch Netflix. Read a book. Take a walk. Breathe. Do something to take your mind off high school. Come on, it's only high school. Seriously, I think sometimes we put too much of an emphasis on high school, and sure yeah it's important...but will you not get into a decent college if you don't study for one test? If you don't read a class book every single night you're required to? Use SparkNotes or something! Haha I'm serious though. Just have faith and know that all will be well. Just chill. You're bound to perform better if you're not stressed anyways.
4. KNOW YOUR WORTH
My entire anthem throughout high school was a scripture verse, Doctrine and Covenants 18:10, which states, "Remember, the worth of souls is great in the sight of God." This scripture verse was (and still is!) the ultimate comfort to me. It reminds me of how important I am to God, and that reminder is so powerful when I'm feeling down and unimportant. So, when you're feeling down, think of this scripture. You are freaking awesome, and even if other people don't know it, you know it. Even if you don't know it, God knows it. Your Heavenly Father knows it, and truthfully, that's all that matters!
5. PRAYER WORKS If you don't pray for whatever reason, I encourage you to start and seek for the gospel (check out LDS.org!). If that's not your thing, meditate! I feel like both can accomplish similar goals. But really though, humble prayer has helped me a giant deal. It's super calming. It reminds me of how small I am and of how tiny my problems are in the scope of my entire life. It's the greatest reminder that even though we may not understand the trials we face today, we will one day. And if that's not awesome, then I don't know what is.
Now. About high school in general. For me, high school was a treat. I met great people, made great friends (both with my teachers and peers), got involved in cool activities, and did decently well academically. All of these things have molded me into a person that I can say I am proud to be. Of course, I have a long way to truly become the real me, the real and complete Cassey Cha, but hey! I'm happy with the person that I have grown to be right now, and I think that's pretty kick-butt awesome. So, thank you to everyone who has helped me become the person I am today. Lastly, here's some of my favorite pics from graduation night :-)
(pre-grad and post-grad pics)
(the Senior PowerPoint was on point!)
(Congrats also to my cousin Leng who also graduated!)
(my favorite people...most of the time MINUS David)
(number one in the class and number one in your hearts)
It has been a grand four years, but I am so freaking happy that it's finally over.
P.S. Brown, I'm coming for ya.
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