Lessons I Have Learned from High School
             High school should be an enjoyable and fascinating period of time for most students. It is the time for one to learn more profound knowledge and to develop oneself more deeply. To me high school was the most important time, unlike the other students; I've learned my lessons the hard way. My high school experiences have completely changed me, from inside out. I never regretted anything I've done or been through. All I can say is I've learned my lessons.
             Whenever people discuss their high school lives, they usually talk about the happiest moments or the excitement they have encountered. All I can remember about my high school life were the troubles that brought endless fights between my parents and me; the fears and later the pain caused by my lack of confidence.
             Everything started well when I was a freshman. I went to school and did my homework every day just like the other students. At that time all I could think about was study, because that was the only thing my parents keep telling my about. So I followed their wishes. Being an excellent student, made me felt superior in front of the others, but inside, I felt very lonely and empty. I still remember the feeling of desire and jealousy when I saw my freshman classmates who were hanging out with the "cool" juniors and seniors. They drove off campus to eat at lunchtime, as I sat at the cafeteria eating the tasteless school food with a book or homework in front of me, books and papers that I never really paid attention to.
             As time move on, I became tired of being a good student. Also I didn't have the patience or desire to study anymore. I felt that was what my parents wanted me to do. For me, being a good student did not get me enough attention. So I began to socialize. I made friends based who could give me more opportunities to experience new things and excitement other than boring, school life. As I associa...