"Don't compromise yourself. It's all you've got."

Janis Joplin

Its the last month of high school. Wow. More than anything, the end of this chapter of my life has made me think about all of the changes through high school. Friendships were broken, new relationships were formed, and new behavior appeared in many unexpected places.

For myself, high school has been a good experience, but I do think back and feel sad about several things. Many of my closest friends started drinking and partying. That choice really has broken many of my friendships that I thought were solid. Its sad to see someone I care about choose such things that are so harmful. It is almost as though they decided fun doesn't exist without being under the influence of something. Its sad because I believe the exact opposite.

With us all going to college, change is inevitable. I hope that people do not sacrifice their morals to fit in with certain people they meet. There are so many different groups to get involoved with, and there will be one for any interest you have. Try new things, but don't change yourself for others. Change yourself for improvement and for youself.

My job my us all: Try new things but don't compromise youself because of someone else.