Underage Drinking.

You know, there's nothing that annoys me more than underage drinking. There is an age limit for a reason. That reason is strictly because your brain hasn't fully developed yet. Therefore, consuming alcohol can interfere with brain activity along with growth. Here's some things I learned on my quest to try to prevent underage drinking:
You are more likely to experience--
1. School problems (failing grades, more absences), social problems (fights) legal issues (arrests), and physical problems (illnesses, hangovers).
2. Unwanted, unplanned, and unprotected sex
3. Disruption of normal growth
4. Physical and sexual assault
5. Higher risk of suicide and homicide
6. Injuries! (car related, fights, etc.)
7. Memory problems
8. Abuse of other drugs
9. Changes in branin development that may have life-long effects
10. DEATH
I am NOT a fan of drinkers period. Whether you're drinking at the legal age or not, it can create binge drinking, alcoholism, poisoning, unwanted behavior, dangerous outbursts, and sooo much more. Doesn't sound too fun right?
-Ashlyn

Don't Text & Drive!

So I'm doing a video for this club I'm in (we're going to a championship), and it's all about preventing teens from texting and driving. It's super scary so I thought I'd put some things that I learned on here.
-When a driver texts and drives, his or her reaction time will decrease by THIRTY FIVE PERCENT
-While texting, steering capability goes down by 91%
-A driver is 23 times more likely to get in a car accident while texting!
-Between 2001 and 2007, an estimated 16,000 distracted drivers were killed in the U.S. from texting or talking on the phone. Those numbers are currently going up due to growing technology.

Scary right? Texting and driving is just as bad as drunk driving. You are putting your life in danger as well as everyone else who is around you. No text is worth risking your life. So don't even chance it.
-Ashlyn

Quick Post.

Here's a thought--kids getting bullied. You know, I don't care if someone's stupid or ugly or annoying, nobody has the right to bully someone.You may not realize this, but it hurts that person way more than you think it does. Just picture them dreading to wake up every morning and sitting in bed every night thinking to themselves, "What did I do to deserve this?" It breaks my heart to see kids bully someone to such a huge extent. I would never give anyone a hard time or tease them about things they may not have any control over. You don't know about their life and what they've been though, and it's not your place to judge them. We all do stupid things and make mistakes, so what's so different about the kid you're always making fun of that do the same things you do? I'm that girl that sticks up for people being bullied..And I wish there was more people who actually had the nerve to stand up for others instead of staying in the status quo and watching. Remember, the littlest things can make a difference. And you never know, you could be bringing someone a few steps back from taking their own life and rethinking their choices. Give those kids a break..Think about it.
-Ashlyn

Random Advice..

School. School. And more school. It can be super stressful at times, right? I'm the living definition of 'stress' because every single one of my classes is honors or AP, I am basically running a club, and I'm trying to keep my GPA up while looking for scholarships. So here's some tips: (:
1. Only take what you can handle, but alwayys challenge yourself. In other words, go to honors if regular classes are a breeze.
2. MANAGE YOUR TIME. I know, everybody says that. But it's extremely important. Make yourself a schedule, set goals, and be organized.
3. Study, study, studyyy. I know, it's the worst thing ever. But it definitely pays off in the end. The one thing that works best for me is making notecards. It doesn't matter what subject I'm studying for, they always work.
4. Don't care what other people think. If being smart isn't cool, then who cares. Apparently you're not cool. They'll be wishing theyre in your shoes once you have a career and you're bringing money in :)
5. In tests, don't rush just cause other people are finishing. You're the one who will have the better grade.
6. Communicate with your teachers!! Very important. If you have a good relationship with your teachers then odds are they might just cut you some clack in the future when you need it.
7. Just do what you're told and don't complain.
9. If you have a problem or a question, don't hesitate to ask. You won't ever sound stupid in a teachers eyes.
& 10. Have a positive attitude and always keep your eyes open for new opportunities :)
I'm a smart girl, I know what I'm talking abouuuut.
-Ashlyn

RELATIONSHIP TIPS LADIEEES

So very recently, my bestfriend got in a fight with her boyfriend and they broke up. I know, terribly sad. I think I know a thing or two about relationships..So here it goes!
Uno. If you don't know him, DONT go out with him in the first place! You're making it a lot harder than it should be.
2. DO NOT spare his feelings. As much as it sucks to hurt a guy, you're own feelings should be much more important.
3. Don't let him influence you. You have your interests and he has his. Chances are he liked you for that in the first place. Don't follow in his footsteps if it'll lead down to a bad path (drugs, sex, etc.)
4. DO NOT LET HIM WALK ALL OVER YOU. If you let him do it once, he'll take advantage of you letting him get away with everything. As much as you want to believe it, guys are not perfect.
5. If he cheats, make sure it won't happen again. DUMP HIM.
6. Most importantly, don't let him pressure you. You know exactly what I mean by this, and being a girl is hard. Just think, one stupid mistake can ruin your life. So don't even chance it, he'll live.
7. Don't do whatever he asks just cause he begs. Who cares?! Do what YOU wanna do.
8. Just cause you have a man in your life, doesnt mean he's the only person in your life. Dont ditch your friends and stay true to the ones you really love. Trust me, I've been down that path.
9. Don't be afraid to say NO!
& 10. Don't let guys be the main source of your pain. If you're not happy, just end the relationship before it gets serious. Think about yourself and spend some true time with the girls. Also, have talks with your mom. She knows a lot more than you think..
-Ashlyn :)

Intro to the Creator.

Hey, my name is Ashlyn, I'm 16 years old, and I'm a sophomore in high school. Basically, I am creating this blog to help teenage girls such as yourself. If you haven't noticed, it's HARD. What I say may or may not help you, but I'm obviously doing this for your own good :) In this blog, I will attempt to give advice, tell stories that you may be able to relate to, and anything else that may pop into my head!
Hope you enjoy!
-Ashlyn :)