As Cool As You

Drinking. Sure, almost every high schooler does it. That's great, nbd, as my friend would say. But has it really come to a point where drinking excessively is "cool"? I understand for the experience, and the enjoyment. But if you do it to enjoy it AND because you want to heighten your reputation, well then, I'm really sorry because that is plain sad. If you need to feel accepted by your "friends" or need to feel included in some secret club that you're missing out on, then you have GREAT friends. Actually, fantastic friends.

I must not be "cool" because I sit at home studying, and I actually care about my grades. I must not be "cool" because I am in a stable relationship with someone that I love, rather than hooking up with random people that I probably won't remember by the next morning. I'm really sorry that I'm not "cool." If only I was as cool as you.

But guess what? I'll be in a good college, setting up the stepping stones for the rest of my life while you are drinking away, having the time of your life. I'm really sorry that I'm not cool...I really wish that I was as cool as you are.

I'm not saying that I'm 100% against drinking. I've done it before, of course. But I understand what it's like to do it for enjoyment and fun, rather than being "cool" and feeling the need to be accepted into what you call your "friends".