Rumor Has It

Oh, the joys of being in high school, surrounded by hundreds of adolescents who have nothing better to do than spread lies. Today I found out that, apparently, I'm going to have a baby. What the hell? I'm pregnant? So, uh, since everyone else knows so much about my life, when is my baby shower?

Obviously this isn't true. It just goes to show that many have nothing better to do with their lives than play story time with their friends in the hallways. I'm not even that upset, honestly. More upset with humanity. Why can't we keep to ourselves? Why can't we simply mind our own business? Why can't we be nice?

Positivity is key in life. That, and perspective. Without a positive perspective, you will always be unhappy with your life. You have to think of the things that make you happy. You have to choose to be happy. It's essential. I struggle with this every day. Being happy is hard. It's tough. It's a process. And that's what makes it beautiful. I love it, even though it's my weakest point. I can proudly proclaim my academics to the world, my countless hours of community service, and my outstanding work habits, but if I can't be happy doing those things, what's the point?

So, really, it doesn't matter what anyone says about you. All that matters is what you say about you. And I don't mean get cocky with everyone that you're so awesome. I mean if you can't be happy with yourself, with what you tell yourself in your mind, there is no way you can radiate true, honest, happiness outward to anyone else. How can you make your family happy? Or your boyfriend? Girlfriend? Husband of wife? How can you make your kids happy if YOU aren't happy? It's impossible.

Choose to be happy. Every day, it is your conscious decision to be unhappy. Do things that make you happy. Have relationships and friendships with people who respect and care for you, care for your happiness. Just. Be. Happy.

Rumor has it, I have faith in you. :)


With Much Love,
Risa.