A Guide to How High School Should Be

Take it from me(and I'm sure many can back up what I say.), if you are not an outgoing, lively person, there can be a LOT of things you will regret when you get out of high school.

Here are some things you want to keep in mind while you're still in high school:

1. Go to as Many Dances/Mixers/Formals as You Can

Don't be one of those kids that say "Oh I don't really like going to dances, they seem pointless..." WHEN YOU'VE NEVER EVEN BEEN TO ONE. After going to a few and you decide you really don't like it, then whatever rows your boat bro, I think you're missing out.

Dances are great for socializing, you can pretty much go all out on the girl you ask. It's something to do, gets you to know girls in general more. You can improve your dancing skills (Please, if you go to a dance, don't be a wallflower). If for no other reason, IT'S FUN.

some quick tips for going to dances:
-Go all out, seriously. You can do pretty much anything you want on the dance floor. Just remember that if you want to get really freaky with the girl, build up some predance first before you get all over her. (I might write an article on dancing in the future)
No one will care or remember what you did on the dancefloor, and if they do remember something, it means you were good.

-Looks are NOT what is important. When you are asking out a girl to a dance, looks might be nice to show off, but trust me, no one cares. When you ask a girl out, you need to find someone you are comfortable around, and you know she is somewhat of a fun person.
True story: I asked a REALLY hot girl to a dance before, she said yes. However we didn't have much rapport and she was a bitch. So what happened? We got to the dance, took pictures, and she just ran off to dance with her friend (female). Worst dance I've ever been to. (Sure i could have danced up on other girls, but this was a formal and pretty much every girl i scouted out was already on a guy.)

-Ask a girl, ANY girl. Well maybe not any girl, you want to make sure she is socially stable. Do not base your date on looks. If she's hot, awesome, if not, don't matter.

2. Be Social - Get to Know Everyone

What is the best way to do this? JUST SAY HI TO EVERYONE AROUND YOU. First day of class, sit down, "hey wassup I'm Kev07" to the people around you. change seats? repeat.

Remember basic social skills:
-don't mumble, speak clearly and with appropriate volume.
-smile
-eye contact
-good body language, keep an open posture, don't cross your arms, sit/stand straight, shoulders back.
-breathe

3. Join Clubs/Sports
You ever wonder why Jocks always hang out together?

Duh, joining a club or sport is a GREAT way to meet new people and make good friends. If you join the same club or sport, bam you already have something in common.

4. Get a girlfriend

Platonic or not, make sure you meet women. If you're being social then this should be no problem.

Getting a girlfriend is the best way to learn more about women directly. You will also lose your fear of women, after all, they are people just like you or me. There is no need to put them on a pedestal as if they are different and a prize. If you're around women you will realize that they are just people also.

5. Get good grades

Obviously. you want to be successful in life? do your homework. Get your grades good enough so you can go to a college that's far enough away so you can live in dorms. Good luck having your parents pay for dorms to your local community college.

I went to a summer honors program a few weeks ago for the school that I will be attending. It was a five day program where we got to stay in a dorm, learn more about college life etc etc. Believe me when I say those were likely the best five days of my life. I'm stoked for the coming school year, and I cannot wait for dorm life. It is THAT awesome.

Now in my fourth week of college, I must say, COLLEGE IS AWESOME, if you thought high school was great, just wait until you're living on your own at college. So keep the grades up to get into school!

6. Stay healthy

Sorry to break it to you, but people in general are shallow. And guess what? People are at their shallowest in high school. No one will admit it, but it's true.

If you're fat lose some weight
If you have horrible acne, get cleared up (I have an article on acne care, check it out!) Go see a dermatologist for starters.
If you're skinny get some meat on you (Unless of course you'd like to be an emo kid)
Keep a clean look, don't wear old battered clothes, get something that looks good on you, stuff that fits. If you're wearing jeans from walmart, go invest in some levi's, it might cost 20-40 dollars more, but the quality and appearance is worth it.
Do something with your hair so it doesn't look like a mess, unless of course, that's what you're going for an can effectively pull it off.

7. Don't get into fights

You know you're an idiot when you tell someone to meet you after school or at lunch to fight. If you're not already swinging at his face, then it's not something to fight about.

8. In general, just be outgoing

Meet people, do things, participate, have school spirit, go to school event, express yourself, don't let people run you over and use you.

HAVE FUN with high school, it truly is what you make of it.