You have to take what you want in life. Others don't just give it to you freely.

 Trust your instincts from the start. He cheated on his ex and he will cheat on you for 2 years. You will get your heart broken a month before the wedding. Don't date him at all.

 Come out of your shell and let people see the real you at school. People like you now that your older and you stopped trying to be someone your not.

 You should have stayed in Boston. You'll never be that happy again

 Make a copy of that VHS. You'll probably never see him again other wise.

 you will find true friends, don't worry about the ones that left

 You don't have to please him. He'll mean nothing to you in 3 years time. Trust me.

 Please quit smoking now! In 16 years your blood pressure will be out of control and the damage to your heart might not be reversible.