10 Things to Leave Behind in High School

10 things to leave behind you when you leave high school. 

1) DRAMA.
Leave it behind.  Who care what he said she said.  Who cares if so and so did this and that. When you graduate from high school consider it your graduation into the adult world where petty fights and backstabbing are unacceptable. Or at least they should be.

2) Your wardrobe.
Make a fresh start.  Reinvent yourself from your toes up.  Think blazers, pumps, dark jeans.  Enough of these ripped pieces of fabric.  Say good bye to Paris Hilton and hello Natalie Portman.

3) Your bad habits.
I pick at my nails.  As a manicurist you can imagine how much that vexes Nee. I am trying to stop.  I still have my polish on!

4) Your one true love.
This may seem a bit cynical but dump them. College is a time to meet thousands of new people.  Get out there and find the one.  I can guarantee you, mine wasn't at in high school.

5) Your insecurities.
Take charge.  This is your time to define yourself, so do it with confidence.  Do it now or else be forever lost.

6) False modesty.
If someone says, "You look pretty today." Say "Thank you." Don't deny it.  You know you look good. That's why you took the time to curl your hair and match your shoes and your sweater.  Own up to it.

7) Your mistakes.
There is no use crying over spilt milk.  It happened in your past.  Share it with those that matter, but don't air out your dirty laundry in front of your new college friends.  Don't dwell on it and forget to live the life in front of you.  Learn from it and carry on.

8) Don't let people think you peaked in high school.
No one wants to hear how amazing you were on the student council or if you held an office in high school. You are playing with the big kids now. Don't let them think you don't have anything left in you.  Keep your dream alive and keep going.  BE SOMEONE.

9) That ex that keeps coming back for more.
There was a reason it didn't work the first 3 times you tried it.  Let it go and meet a new Prince Charming.

10) Your judgements.
Everyone is fighting their own battles.  Be gracious and understanding, you will meet tons of new people from many different backgrounds.  Don't jump to conclusions just because they aren't exactly like your high school friends.  People change, you change.. be open minded and embrace.

While you are leaving all the bad stuff behind in high school, don't forget the good stuff.  There are friends in high school that are going to be with you forever.  Value them because they know you better than anyone.  I may not have the whole class, but I have a handful that I adore.