Middle School Survival Guide

Follow Your Whims

In middle school, nobody gives a shit about you. I mean that in the best way possible. 

 Everyone is too wrapped up in themselves and what others think about them to care about other people's business. Yes, there will be gossip and rumors etc. but everyone at this age is super self-conscious, just like you. And, self-centered.

Be friendly to everyone, if someone gives you shit, try not to let it bother you. So what if you have a pimple. I can guarantee you that they also have at least at some point.

That being said, try your hardest in school. You don't need to stress out about it too much as this is only middle school, but still try to do well. One of my goals for myself every school year is to have at least one assignment that is just wow. When did I am really proud of and the teachers really like and that other students actually pay attention to. 

I also encourage you to set goals for yourself. Right now, make for list of goals one list for each year of middle school, and one for middle school in general. These can be anything you want them to be. 

Join any club you feel like. I'm serious. This will help you narrow down your interests for high school. Always wanted to try Cedar question mark do it. Want to try track, even though you aren't the most athletic? Do it. I am so glad I joined BAND. It is one of the best decisions I've made in my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I also tried track in the spring of my eighth grade year, and it was so much fun! I could barely jog a lap around the track at the beginning, and by the end, I was so much stronger and I felt better about myself.

 The name of this chapter is follow your wins, but there are some wins you should never follow. In most middle schools, you will see kids vaping in the bathroom. Kids will be smoking, drinking, having sex. Do not try these things. Your friend may be fine (or so they say), but you may be the type of person who gets addicted like that. One "try" and *bam* your life is ruined.

Do you want potentially deadly chemicals in your lungs and body? No? Don't do drugs, smoke, vape, or drink. I am seeing this now and I will say it again throughout the book. You don't want to ruin your life like this. You know why vape companies have all these flavors? To get kids like you hooked. 

 Go watch Naruto or something. Make a fursuit. Do whatever you want. But ingesting harmful chemicals into your body? NO.