• There are a lot of people in the world; enemies, acquaintances, friends, family, best friends, true friends, bad friends, etc; lots of stereotypes as well. There’s the Emos, general stereotypes are tight pants, pretty much tight clothes all around, dark colors, cut wrists, totally into dark stuff, lots of piercings, stuff like that. The Preps, nice clothing, lots of money, brand names, generally not smart (again these are just stereotypes I've heard of not necessarily what I believe or know them as so don’t quote me please)

    I'm not interested in stereotypes, I very much hate them. I have been considered a lot of different things. The three that stand out most to me are: a pot head, an emo, and a prep. I have no clue how I scored prep or pot head but whatever you know? I know who I am, I know what I do and I know me better than anyone so why let labels from strangers get to me? What I am interested in, however, are people.

    True friends and best friends are friends you know have your back. They will be the ones that pick you up when you're down and out because that girl or guy broke up with you or when you're having a rough time at school, they'll be the ones standing by your side through thick and thin no matter what you do or don't do. They will be the ones at that party, watching your every move waiting for you to slip up so they can catch you and point out what you did wrong, in a kind way, so you don’t make the same stupid mistake. They are the ones that will chew you out when you make the same mistake again. They are the ones that will drag your sorry self out of sticky situations, and put you back on the right path. They won’t go behind your back and tell the rumors or help spread them. They will know what’s true and what’s not and will confront you when they are unsure about something. They will be there for you if you are there for them.

    Friends are just that. People you can trust and play the same role but not to the same extent. You can go to them when you're down and out. They are there for you if you are there for them. They come and they go, that’s the unfortunate truth.

    Acquaintances are the people on the side. You know them and you talk to them sometimes but they aren't quite at that level. They are maybe the people that will become friends or best friends or just stay acquaintances.

    Enemies are the icing on the cake. They corn on the cob. They are the once that shape us. Or so I believe. They are the ones that either make you strong or make you weak; the ones that make you stand up for yourself or they are the ones that beat you to nothing. They decide your life. If you're in like fifth grade and you're being bullied, you either stand up for yourself and knock the guy back down to his size or you get pounded into the dirt and from that point on, you either don't get picked on by him and you move on in life, possible become the jock or the protector or, if you let him push you around, you get it worse from the same kid as well as others and that pushes you over and you become that emo kid because nobody wants to help and you start believe everything that those bullies say. You BECOME the idiot. The f*****t. The drop out. That stupid loser. It just sticks in your head, like when you're studying for a test with flashcards; it’s a memorization skill.

    Boyfriends/girlfriends. Jeez. That is such a confusing thing. Especially in high school. There is so much drama surrounding it. When you get a girlfriend/boyfriend, they are so much more than anyone else. They are the person you want to constantly be with that one person you see out of the rest of the crowd. They are the person that isn't like everyone else, because who wants to date everyone? Everyone wants someone unique to be with, not someone that's just like the other three someone's they dated. Right? I mean if I'm wrong and you like dating everyone and their brother because they are the exact same, or about any of this at all, let me know please so I can further understand this but I think it’s all pretty accurate. But when it comes to this, people, when and especially when they’re young and insecure, they go to they’re girlfriend/boyfriend to find security and comfort. They want to know that they are there for them. And when or if they find out that that particular person doesn’t need them in that sense anymore or just changes to fit a different personality, it ends. Simple as that. But the drama that follows is amazing. Rumors start, friends leave, and enemies begin. Tears are shed and lives are most definitely ruined. I personally have seen it happen. Isn’t sad though that that kind of stuff actually happens? Someone changes or loses interest in their TEEN years, and their ex-significant other starts ruining their lives? What?! Really? That seems like the most immature thing ever. I’ve seen so many people hate the other sex because of things their exes have done to them or said about them. That would mean that that person was just the same as the rest. And the weak minded friends, you don’t need them if they don’t know you well enough to know that what is said either isn’t true, or is. And whether it’s a lie or whether it’s the truth, friends STILL leave. Honest apologies are thrown hither and thither and then beat down by others’ words. But I find it amazing how two people that are so much “In love” can completely tear down their ex or eventually end up literally killing them!

    And, of course, there is family. Family can be chaotic, yes, but family is always there for you. You can go to your family for ANYTHING whether you think so or don’t. Family will help you on a level that no friend, girlfriend/boyfriend, true friend, or enemy could do for you. Granted, it’s uncomfortable to bring up some subjects, but they will always give you the best answer, though not necessarily the answer you WANT to hear, but the best answer because they have been there. They have done that. I remember one distinct time in ninth grade when my science teacher had nothing planned for the day so he let us play a game of Majong Titans. He ran in through the projector and shot it onto the screen so everyone could see it. Guys and girls both went up to try to win the five dollars he put on the table. When they got up there, they were facing a huge screen and confusing tiles. They would try to point things out but couldn’t. Even I tried and failed. The people still in their seats were pointing out tiles and most of them were accurate, but the kids up front being able to “see it all” and “do it all” didn’t listen and continued on with their strategy, whatever that might have been. Again, I did the same. At the end of class, he pointed out how when we chose the ones the kids in their seats pointed out, we got them right immediately however when we just went off on our own, we lost miserably. He pointed that out and said “See, when you have someone in the background who sees what you don’t, who can see the big picture instead of seeing it all up close and personal, you get better help. You get better responses. Just like your parents. Your parents have been there and done that, they know what they’re doing even if you don’t want them to. So listen to ‘em. They know what they’re talking about. Now get outta my class.” his words exactly. So listen to your parents. They are the friends in this life, not the enemy. You might be surprised about what your parents have actually done themselves. I know I was!

    All in all, there are a lot of different people in the world who play different roles in your life. If you acknowledge their roles and you take advantage of the gifts they have to offer, you will make it far in life.