Zits

By: Monica

I have grown up reading the Sunday comics and, throughout the years, Zits and I have become best friends. Through all my awkward pubescent years, embarrassing moments, typically "crazy" parents, and high school drama, Jeremy was always there experiencing the same things. Due to our close relationship, he has agreed to help me explain some aspects of teenage life using his as an example.

One thing that drives people like me crazy is when teenagers think their relationship is "grown up". You are in HIGH SCHOOL. Despite the example Romeo and Juliet set, deep love is very rare. So, assume yours is not an exception. This means that, unless you are in a private setting and your partner is up for it as well, heavy make-out sessions are not advised.



Ladies, wonder why guys always say we're complicated? Maybe this will give you a hint. Any girl that denies she does this to ANY extent at all is lying. It's not a bad thing. Girls just like to over-analyze everything. That's what we do.



This goes with the PDA in front of friends and others. There is a reason people procriate in the privacy of their own home, or, atleast somewhere where no one else can see them. Other people DO NOT want to see it. Plain and simple. Friends might not tell you that your make-out sessions are gag worthy but be assured that when you're not around they make sure to voice how revolting it truly is.



Now, anyone else notice that it's ten times more interesting talking to someone through technology whether it be texting, AIM, or MySpace? Talking in person can be awkward and choppy, especially when your mind is searching for "chat worthy" topics to discuss. However, when conversing through some form of texting, the conversation is almost always engaging and entertaining, often lasting for hours on end.



I have already established that "love" is usually not actual LOVE in high school. However, infatuation does happen every so often. All of us have had that crush that you secretly steal glances at during the boring lecture in math class, or take a certain route in the hallway just so you can pass them, or put that extra "umph!" in the outfit you're wearing to a party when you know they're going to be there. But, again, it's not LOVE. Teenagers, mostly guys, think with their "other head". Check out the comic strip below and notice where Jeremy's "heart" is kept. That's right, in his pants. Enough said.