One Medium Suitcase

If I had to leave this place and never come back but was only able to pack one suitcase, these are the ten things I would take:

1.) I would bring a picture of me and my three best friends because they are some of the most important people to me. If I have to leave them forever, then I need something to remember them by.
2.) I would also bring my shoe box filled with keepsakes. There are pictures of me and my family along with notes, lyrics, and gifts. 
3.) My ring that my grandma gave me because it is the most important gift she ever gave me. I wear it whenever I can and it reminds me of her. 
4.) The drawing of Joe Brooks that Kim drew. He signed it for me when I got to meet him. It's one of my most prized possessions. 
5.) The photo booth pictures I have from Chicago. My really good friends Brett and Mikaela are in it with me. That trip was one of the best memories I have and I would never want to forget it. 
7.) My hoodie that I got in Florida two summers ago. It is the comfiest thing I have ever worn and always keeps me warm. 
8.) The necklace my mom gave me when I was nine years old. I wore it almost everyday for two years. It has a lot of sentimental value. 
9.) The teddy bear my mom gave me when I was a little kid. It use to be hers, but she gave it to me. I use to bring it with me everywhere I went. 
10.) My favorite pair of sweats. They go perfectly with my sweatshirt and I love them. 

Yellow Star

This is a list of my ten most rewarding and beautiful experiences: 

1.) Getting my permit-I am on of the youngest people in my grade so once I was finally able to get one, it was a pretty big deal.
2.) Hanging out with friends at any point-We always have the best times and make amazing memories. I will never forget the things we do.
3.) National Honors Society-When I got into NHS I was so happy. I was so scared that I wouldn't get in but I did and I couldn't believe it.
4.) Being on A honor roll-I've never had a B on a grade report before. Keeping my grades up is really important to me.
5.) When my little brother was born-It was one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced. I love my little brother Trip so much even though he gets on my nerves sometimes.
6.) Graduating from middle school- Leaving middle school and going to high school was really scary. I was moving on to a whole other part of my life.
7.) UBMS- I was accepted into this program ahead of many other kids. To get in is an honor and it was a great choice to want to be in it.
8.) Getting my grandma's ring- She gave it to me even though she could have given it to a lot of other people. I wear it all the time and it reminds me of her.
9.) Traveling- I've never lived anywhere for more than two years (besides here). I got to experience so many different things as a young child.
10.) Getting my first dog-I got Zayn when I was 13. It seemed like it was going  to be easy, but it definitely wasn't. It helped me gain a lot of responsibility. I love him so much. 

Ranking 
1.) When my little brother was born
2.) Traveling
3.) Nation Honors Society
4.) Hanging out with friends at any point
5.) Getting my grandma's ring
6.) Being on A honor roll
7.) UBMS
8.) Getting my permit
9.) Getting my first dog
10.) Graduating from middle school

Gone But Never Forgotten

Twenty years from now these are the qualities I want to remember about myself:

 

1.) My family (mom) were the ones who were there for me through everything.
2.) Being honest is one of the most important qualities a person could have.
3.) I have the three most amazing best friends in the world and no matter how bad we fight, they never leave my side.
4.) If you are yourself, then people will love you for who you truly are and not a fake version of you.
5.) Having a couple really close friends is better than having a ton that you aren't close with.
6.) Don't make boys the center of your world, they're not the ones who will stick around.
7.) Don't take time for granted, every second counts.
8.) Try your hardest in school, because it will affect you later on.
9.) Enjoy your summer, have fun and make memories.
10.) Dream big and don't let people bring you down.
11.) Traveling is great and one of my favorite things.
12.) My taste in music should stay the same, not become favorable of mainstream.
13.) I would love to go to college at the University of Tampa.
14.) I don't want to have kids until I am at least 26 or out of college. I don't even know if I want to have children.
15.) Being judgmental doesn't help anyone.
16.) I am always right, and even if I'm not, I still am.
17.) Being stubborn is sometimes good, but try to let other people be in control sometimes.
18.) I'm a perfectionist and sometimes it stresses me out, but I always do a good job.
19.) Always do the best you can, don't half do it.
20.) Always be forgiving, but don't forget.
 

Personal Metaphors

1.) If I were an animal, then I would be a monkey because I love to climb.
2.) If I were a car, then I would be a Volkswagen bug because people call me Bug due to the fact that I'm really small.
3.) If I were article of clothing, then I would be a t-shirt because I like to be comfortable.
4.) If I were a day of the week, then I would be a Friday because it's fun and further away from Monday than Saturday.
5.) If I were a food, then I would be a cranberry because they are sour and sweet at the same time.
6.) If I were a movie, then I would be The Perks of Being a Wallflower because the main character spends a long time trying to fit in but finally he finds a really good group that he fits in with.
7.) If I were a color, then I would be a blue because it's like water and can be calming but can also be reckless.
8.) If I were a fragrance, then I would be lavender because it's fresh and homey.
9.) If I were a type of building, then I would be a glass house because I like things to be bright.
10.) If I were a plant, then I would be a sunflower because they remind me of summer which is my favorite season.
11.) If I were a musical instrument, then I would be a piano because like the range of keys I have a range of experiences and feelings.
12.) If I were a geometric shape, then I would be a octagon because I have many sides and angles of how to view life.
13.) If I were a piece of furniture, then I would be a television because everyone is always watching me to make sure that I'm okay.
14.) If I were a song, then I would be Happy because for the most part, I am always in a good mood.
15.) If I were a appliance or machinery, then I would be a blender because I like to combine a lot of different things to make one.
16.) If I were a television character, then I would be Jess from the New Girl because I can be socially awkward at times but I love to have fun.
17.) If I were a season of the year, then I would be Summer because I love to be warm.
18.) If I were a natural phenomenon, then I would be sunrise because I can easily make people smile.
19.) If I were a cartoon or comic character, then I would be a Scooby Doo because I like being the hero but I need the help of my friends.
20.) If I were a word, then I would be strength because I have endured hard times and won't change what I think  due to what other people think.

Synetics

1.) Which is like a contest? a cloud or a sunset?
A sunset because they're all competing to be the best. Each one is trying to be better than the other.

2.) Which is wiser? A pen or pencil?
A pencil is wiser because it can go back and fix itself. It can accept when it's wrong and try to make it better. 

3.) Which is more difficult? A dream or a nightmare?
A dream because a nightmare consists only of fears, but dreams contain things we want and also things that scare us. A dream is what everyone holds on to for hope while people wish away nightmares.

4.) Which is like a legend? A mirror or glass?
A mirror because it holds all the reflections of those who have looked in it. A glass is transparent so you can see right through it.

5.) Which costs more? a home or a house? 
A home because it takes time to build. It contains all of the things that make you you but a house can easily be replaced. 

6.)  Which is happier? music or art?
Music because people can pass it on. It can fill people with joy and keep going forever.

7.) Which is more fearful? new or old?
New is more fearful because you are use to what is old. New is unexpected.

8.)Which has less charm? a signature or an autograph?
An autograph because it has no character. A signature has feeling in it.

9.) Which is more useful? a friend or an enemy?
A friend because they will do anything for you. They will help you when it's needed and be there no matter what. 

10.) Which is easier to teach? a question or an answer?
A question because it can be plain and simple. Everyone can have a different opinion on how to answer it though. 

Creating a List and Checking it Twice

People Who Have Influenced Me

1.)My mom
2.)Grandma Sheila
3.)Grandpa Jim
4.)Uncle Brett
5.) Friends
6.)My father
  
Places That Make Me Happy

1.) Mainly over everything, Florida
2.) Also, just anywhere that has a warm beach
3.)Other than that
4.) The falls
5.) My house
6.) The houses of my best friends
7.) Umi's
8.) Starbucks  

Places I Would Like To Go
1.) California 

2.) New York

3)Hawaii

4.)Spain

5.)Italy

6.) France

7.) London.
4.) Things In People That I Like
1.) Kind
2.) Generous
3.) Funny
4.) Intelligent
5.) Forgiving
6.) Trustworthy
7.) Honest

Things In People That I Dislike 
1.)Rude
2.) Arrogant
3.) Judgmental
4.) Negative
5.) Self-centered
6.) Unorganized

Things That Worry Me1.) Tests
2.) Bad grades
3.) Clutter
4.) Crappy cars (lead to car wrecks)
5.) Getting old
6.)Going to college worry me.

Things I Would Like To Know How To Do
1.) Draw
2.) Dance
3.) Sing
4.) Dive
5.) Surf
6.) Play the guitar

Things That Have Moved Me
1.) The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2.) Mayday Parade
3.)13 Reasons Why
4.)Go Radio
5.)My mom
6.) My grandparents

Ideas That Intrigue Me
1.) Aliens
2.) Evolution
3.) Karma
4.) Higher powers
5.) Life after death
6.) Out of body experiences 

My Personal Favorites 

1.) Summer
2.) Florida
3.) My house
4.) The beach
5.) The Falls
6.) Music

Valuable Lessons

1.) No matter how much you love someone, it can't make them change. If they're going to change, then they're going to have to want to. It isn't going to happen over night, it takes time.
2.) Forgive those who wrong you and even more importantly, forgive yourself for your mistakes. Holding on to grudges will only hurt you in the end and being angry with yourself won't help with anything.
3.) Sometimes, listening to your heart is what best, and sometimes you should listen to your brain, the hard part is deciding which one to go with.
4.) Don't try to blend in with everyone else. Be independent and your own person. "Well behaved women rarely make history"
5.) Be nice to everyone, because karma can come back to bite you in the butt.
6.) How to read and write well. It will help me with scholarships in the future and will generally help me succeed in life.
7.) Never forget to laugh. The ability to laugh is one of the greatest gifts we are given so don't take it for granted.
8.) Family is who is there through everything. They will love you no matter what and will never give up on you.
9.) Don't over analyze things, because you will end up not having fun, but don't use this as an excuse to do reckless things either. 
10.) Don't let people tell you that you can't do something. If you want it enough, it's yours.

Likes and Dislikes

Likes:
1.) Movies. Mean Girls, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and the Bachelorette. They're entertaining when there is nothing else to to.   
2.) Peace Tea. I could live off razzleberry Peace Tea and nothing else.
3.) Snickers ice cream bars. I get a really bad craving for them about once a month.
4.) Going to see live music. (No screamo or country, but anything else I'm okay with.) You always get to meet interesting people and it's just a blast in general.
5.) Finding series on Netflix and watching the entire thing in one day.
6.) Driving in Ole Reliable, playing music way too loud and going 70 to make it shake. 
7.) Going to the Falls. It's sorta beautiful.
8.) Adventures I have with the best people in the world. They're always unpredictable.
9.) Visiting parks in the middle of the night.
10.) I like to drive cross country to visit Grandma.
11.) Seeing the way people look and my friends and I when we do the dumbest things in the world.
12.) Reading books. It's like having a perfect escape from the so imperfect world. Music is like that too.
13.) Playing what's the story about random people. It can make you laugh uncontrollable.
14.) Dogs. They're playful and always there when others aren't.
15.) When people can use correct grammar. It helps them seem at least a little intelligent.
16.) Perfect teeth <3 It's one of the most attractive things a person could have.

Dislikes:
1.) People who don't know the difference between their, there, and they're.
2.) People who don't lock bathroom doors. You would think it was common sense, but it's not.
3.) Cats. They shed and litter boxes are nasty.
4.) Smacking. It's disgusting.
5.) When parents repeat themselves over and over again. I got it the first time.
6.) Smoking. It smells and stains your teeth.
7.)  Boys under 5'0. That's just weird.
8.) People who think they're better than everyone else. They definitely aren't.
9.) German accents. They scare me.
10.) Cows and pigs. There is no doubt in my mind that they are devil animals.
11.) When people get mad because you have more fun than they do.
12.) Country boys. That's just not cute.
13.) B-list movies. They're terrible
14.) When my brother takes over MY TV and won't let me watch it.
15.) B.O. Nasty.
16.) When people are needy and don't give you space.