Go so hard. I think my body’s taking a toll. Been driving this body out to parties and all that mess since sophomore year in high school. This isn’t a “bragging” post because I’m not trying to prove anything. I just turned 21, but it was definitely boring in between from age 16 to this age because me and the homies went so hard during high school. I definitely rejuvenated my spirit by turning 21 recently. I didn’t think it’d make such a big difference but it definitely does. There’s just so much more that can be done and little restriction and less worries to think about.
But back to the point. It’s fun to party and all that, don’t get me wrong, but you need to be smart about it. I don’t feel like I was too smart about it and now my body is definitely feeling it. I know some of you will say, “dude, you don’t even drink that much or go crazy.” Yeah, I know because NOW I don’t. It was a lot worse back in high school — and then, there’s going to be the few of you that will compare and ask how much worse could it have been than my sib revealing day — I did a lot more and it was a lot worse, trust me on it. It’s nothing to be ashamed of either. I made some great memories and became a bit more experienced with things. Eventually the scene wasn’t my thing and I learned that I should save the fun for some other time.
I don’t regret doing all that stuff in high school but I mean, it’s not like you’ll miss out on anything in the future. I guess it’s good to get it out of your system before you enter college so you don’t end up in the wrong end of the street, but don’t do things just to feel “older.” Just because you drink and go hard doesn’t mean you’re more mature. Having a fun time and being in control is the more mature thing. Something I definitely didn’t do in high school. I don’t know. I had some intention in writing this post, but I kind of lost the reason/point of it.
Just be safe/smart about what you do growing up. Going hard, drinking, and all that fun stuff doesn’t mean mature (anyone can do all that). Being in control is what matters.
