Priorities

It was hard on me growing up, but with all of the school shootings now-a-days, I can’t imagine what things will be like for you. Just remember to keep your priorities straight and God will take care of you.
*Keep focused
-remember while you’re in school, that’s your full time job
-I always hated that analogy, but it’s a correct one
-you see, in life you have to do what you have to do and an education is important…that’s why I’m in college right now, so that you and your brother will be able to have every opportunity to excel
*Keep praying, despite all odds
-God is always in control and will reward you for your diligence
*Never let them get you down
-nobody is better than you and don’t act as if you’re better than them either
-remember that people, who try to bring you down, only do it because misery loves company
*Know who you are
-you have to know yourself before anyone else can know you
-and it gives you confidence and self-respect
*It’s easier said than done, but don’t give in to peer pressure
-the only reason they want people to go along with them is because they’re too chicken to stand out on their own
-and most peer pressure is the bad kind, but not all
*We all do it, but try not to gossip
-once a label is put on someone, it’s nearly impossible to take off
*Be active
-don’t give all of your time to one person or thing
-you need to be well rounded
*Finish high-school at all costs
-even fast food restaurants prefer high-school graduates