Getting It Off Your Chest: The Relief Thread

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Browing the Parents' section, I stumbled upon a particular thread and was inspired to make a similar one for their younger counterparts. </p>

<p>This is a thread to let it all out -- things that are annoying you right now, or even things that you've been keeping inside for years. Things you've always wanted to say, but were too polite to vocalize. Petty, significant or silly -- it's all fair game. </p>

<p>We're all stressed in some way or another, and I'm hoping that this thread can be somewhat cathartic for those that do post. </p>

<p>I guess I'll start, with some typical class-conflict angst:</p>

<p>Hey, so it's great that you're talking with me again after a few months. I know, college application season is crazy, right? Writing all those essays, keeping up with all of those acceptance-ensuring extracurriculars, it's a real backbreaker. Oh, we're applying to a lot of the same very prestigious schools? Great, we can talk about how crazy admissions are! My stats? Well, I have mostly A's, and a good SAT score, and a few nice extracurricu-- Hey, are you all right? Because that expression on your face is pretty pained right now. Oh, you filled an entire page with the no-holds-barred list of your activities and awards? You paid a horrendous amount of money (not counting your daddy's very generous donation) to stay at Brand-Name-School for a week and "immerse" yourself in the experience? You have an SAT tutor? AND an admissions advisor?</p>

<p>Oh. And now you're hoping, with a sickly smile, that I applied to some schools whose admissions are "a little less demanding." Well guess what, arsehat: I did, because I know that I can't legacy my way into the Ivies. The economy may be in the toilet, but apparently your bank account is still flying high, because you easily afforded flying around the country this last summer and visiting/interviewing with every one of your very selective "matches." Well, good for you. I, too, spent some time relying on my family's connections: I was busy working at my uncle's restaurant for minimum wage. </p>

<p>On the other hand, I get a very sick sort of pleasure imagining what you might have written on the essay question that asked for a discussion of "any adversity you've encountered." That must have been a real freaking head-scratcher for the overpaid private admissions guru who "edited" your essay.</p>

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<p>bump bump bumpity bump</p>

<p>To the girl in my English class:</p>

<p>Yes, we are both girls. That doesn’t mean that I agree with your feminist rants all of the time - I think sexism is wrong, yes, but I still like having doors opened for me and not having to pay for dates. Besides, we’re reading Oleanna for a reason - neither party was in the right. So stop looking to me for agreement, okay? I like you most of the time!</p>

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<p>good one.</p>

<p>you’re val. great! you must have worked hard, right? WRONG. everyone notices how you are seemingly absent every test and quiz. and it’s funny how the val of the class before us (2011) does the SAME.THING. i bet you two skip school together and laugh at all of us who actually TRY. maybe you should do your own work. i hope you get into college and fail out because you don’t know how to achieve success on your own. karma’s a you-know-what.</p>

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<p>My turn… </p>

<p>I’m sick of being looked down on because I can’t maintain good grades. I’m smart. Don’t tell me otherwise. That might be cocky, but I can think more creatively and quickly than a lot of people. I don’t think I’m the smartest by any means, but I have potential. But I’m so tired of being degraded in one way or another by teachers, colleges, students, friends, etc. who think I’m not trying and that I’m just being stupid. I’m so proud of you and everyone you know’s perfect 4.0 GPA and ACT/SAT scores, but that’s not how I learn, ok? Shove it up your *<strong><em>ing ass and give me credit for the accomplishments I have, because I have a lot of them for the background I come from. I’m from a *</em></strong>ing abusive neglected home where no one gives a damn what I do. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. Stop patronizing me.</p>

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<p>i’m proud of you too ^</p>

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<p>[But</a> guys…](<a href=“Adobe Support Community”>Adobe Support Community)</p>

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<p>On a lighter/less serious note, my sigh of relief: Well…at least my crush’s best friends confirmed that he is somewhat interested in girls? Oh, but shy guys and shy girls just don’t mix well when there’s less than two months of school left…sigh! And Oh well!</p>

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<p>^ Ha ha. I’m on an anti-guy thing right now. Or more accurately an anti-crush thing. I’m really just wanting to find some hot guy I’ll never see again, make out for a few hours, and never ever talk to him again. Nothing much more than that. I just got over a guy that I had a serious relationship with. Now I’m just flirting like crazy. It’s a relief. Nothing close to serious for me again for awhile. Heartbreak is something I’m done dealing with for as long as possible.</p>

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<p>i agree!!^^ my fantasy.</p>

<p>but i want to meet someone in college (hopefully.) and yeah, can’t take the heartbreak.</p>

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<p>Ya, I’m not ready for anything close to a romance for a few years. I had state academic decathlon Saturday and there was this gorgeous guy who was making nerdy jokes. Oh the urge to go over and snog him was great, but alas, I figured that might not be appropriate. I’m not really all that horny. It’s just after all the work and heartbreak and crap I went through, relaxing and being stupid is pretty fun.</p>

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<p>relazxing is fun :)</p>

<p>i hate when i see really attractive guys that are like 4+ years older than me, and they kinda smile at me thinking im older :(</p>

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<p>Ya, I never have that happen. :frowning: Regardless of the fact I’m eighteen, I look 14. ****es me off. Ah well… maybe it’ll help out when I get older and want to look younger? Here’s to hoping? Right? :D</p>

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<p>hahaa yes you will want to look younger. i’m sixteen :(</p>

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<p>haha this is funny. </p>

<p>I hate it when guys that are 4+ years older than me smile at me too.</p>

<p>…except I’m a dude so it’s for different reasons.</p>

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<p>@topramennbaklava: Lololol did you like a gay guy too? hahahahha i had a massive crush on this guy for the longest time and then I found out he had a boyfriend and I’m like “oh ****, i definitely did not know that”. </p>

<p>Anyways ranting part of this thread:
Dear mom, I’m sorry that I’m not the perfect child you wanted, but the stuff you scream at me for is absolutely *<strong><em>ing stupid. Oh, I got fingerprints on the window? Am I supposed *</em></strong>ing wipe down everything I touch? Yeah, I don’t have a 4.0 GPA, wanna know why? Cause I don’t wanna end up like you. With a wasted childhood and a wasted adulthood. Stuck at home studying and working all your life. I actually want to enjoy my life, is that so wrong?</p>

<p>Dear ____,
Look, you tell me that I annoy you when I talk about the stuff I wanna talk about. You tell me you don’t give a **** about the books I read, or my plans, or even the ****ing world news. No, the only thing you care about is your goddamn boyfriend. You tell me I’m annoying when I talk? Try listening to yourself go on and on about how much your life sucks because your boyfriend didn’t text you back within five minutes. And stop complaining about everything. Your parents? I’m pretty damn sure the care about you. With your new car they bought you when you can’t even drive, driving you to school, even making you breakfast, simple things, but you’re not the least bit thankful.</p>

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<p>pfips- i dont hate it, i just hate that i’m not their age lol.
i hate when grown men look at me too. 20 is the limit, and even that’s weird.
however if you’re a girl, you better be drop dead gorgeous if you’re checking me out.</p>

<p>EDIT: another rant</p>

<p>dear val of the class of 2011:
don’t talk to me about what colleges i’m applying to in the fall. because you always give me a nasty look, like 1) i’m not good enough for top schools, or 2) the schools are crap (in my opinion, i dont think ym schools are crap, well obvies.) i cannot WAIT until you graduate so you can ■■■■ of my face. i hate having classes with you. leave me alone. </p>

<p>/end rant</p>

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<p>^^^ Oh my goodness… that just kinda sorta made my day. <insert inappropriate=“” chomo=“” jokes=“” here=“”></insert></p>

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<p>Ahhh boys boys boys !
@musicallylatin: AH-GREED !!! thats like my fantasy right there ! :D</p>

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<p>musicallylatin: what made your day??</p>

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<p>This… except for maybe I’m getting the wrong meaning out of it. :D</p>