I wake up at six o’clock on the dot and get into the shower. I grab a piece of toast, a glass of milk, and sit down to my morning newspaper. Sin… opposite over hypotenuse… The math test today should be a breeze; I spent all last night going over the worksheets we got in class. There was a party at John’s house last night and I heard a lot of people went. What were they thinking? It perplexes me to imagine that people would neglect their studies to attend such a vulgar festival.
First to get to class, yes! I take the front seat where I can listen to every word, study every move, and note every mark on the board. I score a hundred on my literature test and another A+ on my physics test. I love school because it gives me knowledge. I love learning, studying, and absorbing all the information my brain can hold.
Hi, my name is Mr. A+man. I am your stereotypical nerd. I’m the guy that stays home on Friday nights to go over SAT practice tests. I’m determined to succeed in meeting my goals and living a prosperous life. I look forward to my future but know that dreaming will not get me into Harvard-skipping the party tonight to review my AP United States History key terms, however, will.
Late again! Oh no, I am so tired from last night’s party. I had so much fun and I’m really glad I went. I can’t wait for the next party! One of these days, I’m going to host my own party, and its going to be the best party ever!
Oh yeah… we have a math test today… Oh well, I think I can still pass the class if I do well on the project. I hope I get Jessica as my partner. She’s really good at math and I won’t have to do as much.
I text all throughout class, day dream about sexy models, and review all the latest fashion trends. I live for house parties, friendships, and attention. Who am I? I’m Miss Social Butterfly.
Stuck in between the two extreme stereotypes of your school? Find your self caught in between a tug-a-war, trying to balance these two parts of you? Well, meet your average teenager –a sucker for fun that is obliged to work hard at school.
It is quite ironic, really, that all your responsibilities and parties come at the same time. Wouldn’t it be great to have a work concentrated month and a fun concentrate month? Unfortunately, life is cruel and likes to test our very last drop of self constraint.
Think about balancing your time as balancing your relationship with your parents. Spend too much time with one, and the other one will feel neglected and become jealous. You need both boons your parents offer you. You will need to acquire cooking, shopping, and decorating skills from your mother while your father will teach you how to ride a bike, hit a ball like you mean it, or drive a car. Being well liked, communicative, and fun is equally as important as being determined, motivated, and intelligent.
If you spend last night with your father, go shopping with your mother today. Remember, they both have great lessons to teach, and you must never mix your time with them (that can get ugly).
