A letter from Sep 8th, 2021

September 8th, 2021 Dear Bethany Hernandez, I am currently a Freshman at East Kentwood High School. This seems like a good time to record some of my beliefs, ideas, and choices before I start Health Class. I want you to know about my current attitudes toward certain health-related issues and my commitment to specific lifestyles. This is how I describe my physical appearance: (health, weight, hairstyle, etc.) I am 5'2, black hair with a red under dye, and I have poor health. My stomach won't stop bothering me and my back is so bad. My mental health is bad as well. I'm currently in residential rehab. This is how I see myself: (friendly, outgoing, quiet, etc.) I am quiet till people get to know me, after that, I never shut up. I'm kinda awkward as well. I'm also a big liar so I'm not very honest. This is what I like to do in my spare time: (hobbies, activities, etc.) I like to play video games. I also like to hang out with people, especially friends. I skate sometimes too. I also really love to listen to music, I'm actually doing that right now. These are my three best friends and one reason why (we are friends) for each person: Victor, Brittany, and Lizzy. Victor is my best friend because we have been through so much together and he is still there for me after everything I did. Brittany is my best friend because she gave me another chance when I didn't deserve one. She had faith in me and I am so grateful for that. Lizzy is my best friend, well because you know why, she'll always be my friend. She better still be your friend when I graduate or else I'll be really disappointed. The way my peers (friends) influence the decisions I make are: Most of my friends are a positive influence, but some aren't. However, you probably know that better than I do. This is the kind of music I enjoy listening to, and these are my favorite songs: I listen to music all around, just not country music. Currently my favorite songs are: Advice-Alex G, Atrapado en un Sueno- Junior H, and Dying- Lil Peep. I know right, they are all completely different genres. My favorite TV show and favorite movies are: My favorite TV show I think will always be Naruto or Grey's Anatomy. I mean my favorite movie is well... I have no idea. These are my favorite things to eat: RAMEN! It should always be ramen or chocolate In general, I eat (healthy or unhealthy, explain...): These are my views/thoughts on tobacco, cigarettes, and vaping: Ha, here's the fun part. Well, tobacco and cigarettes suck, and well, I vape but it still sucks. I mean you're from the future and I hope you agree with me because it would really suck if I went to rehab for nothing. These are my views/thoughts on alcohol: It tastes so nasty but it is really addicting. I haven't drank in a minute though. I don't plan on drinking any time soon though. These are my views/thoughts on marijuana: Ahhh yes, the golden question, I smoke and vape it but I know it's not good. I don't do it the healthy way so it isn't really benefiting me. If weed is used in a healthy way it's beneficial but if someone is just using it to cope with their own problems it's no Bueno. This is my view/opinion on being ******** abstinent (waiting to be ******** active) before marriage or a serious long-term, committed relationship: Ha! Well, you did not wait for that. Listen I hope you've been careful with what you do. Other than that, you do you. If I could make a change to improve the quality of my current life and health, it would be: To be sober and improve my mental health These are two qualities I like about myself: I'm a supportive and raw person I would like to change these two qualities about myself: My addiction and dishonesty These are some things I want to accomplish in the next four years: I want to be making at least 40,000 a year and be sober The person who has had the most influence on my life is Victor. He has left so much impact on me, whether it was negative or positive. I am the way I am because of him. My favorite teachers as I start high school are: Ms. Roth. Maybe this is because she's a health teacher, but I really feel she can help me out with my mental health. My favorite past memory is being with Johny So, this is just what I am thinking and feeling right now. These are the beliefs, memories, and moments I have had up until this point. It will be interesting to see how I change by senior year of High School Sincerely, Me, ________________________________ Bethany Hernandez EK Class of 2024 – Go Falcons! P.S. lol, dummy ur in Rosecrance right now. You just transferred into cherubs and ur missing Johny and logan hella so much that it hurts right now