Hi! I'm a typical teenager of the 21st century. I'm cool, I'm hot and I click with the very latest in fashion. In fact, I have the perfect, macho image of a young teen, vibrant and full of life. Is life a bed of roses? No, problem. That will surely be the typical answer of every teen. Yet, underneath the facade of an I-don't-care attitude, do you know how many problems I face?
I wake up in the morning and groggily amble to the washroom. Aaaarrgh! Yet another pimple right in the middle of my nose! As my heart sinks in despair, I know that the day is not off to a good start. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is the major, number one problem in my life, the bane of my existence acne. Before you jump to the conclusion that I am just another spoiled, selfish brat all wrapped up in myself, please hold your horses and hear me out. I do not deny that we teenagers place a lot emphasis on our looks and grooming, even to the extent of trying out funky hair-dos, tattoos and body piercing until we drive our parents mad. Hey, this goes to show our creativity in our quest to find the "perfect" look for every one of us. right? I am one of those unfortunate few who have been blessed with pink spots that turn up on my face out of the blue. Can you imagine the embarrassment I feel when others sarcastically point them out? Not to mention how I cringe when a cute member of the opposite sex walks by... which brings me to yet another one of the never-ending problems I face.
Through the various educational programmes at school and the Internet, I am increasingly aware of the changes in my body and hormones as I cross the thin line from childhood to adulthood. I cannot help feeling thrilled when a boy compliments me nor can I help staring at those more generously blessed with physical beauty. As I look around me, I see other teenagers jumping into relationships and find to their horror, that love is neither innocent nor blind. Newspapers are constantly coming up with news of date rape, pregnant teens and relationship-related suicides. I know the path I have to take; I know that I have to be responsible for my actions, yet deep down inside, a little voice is telling me to break free of the numerous boundaries in my life, to seize every opportunity as life just whizzes past without a second glance. I know that I should not do anything morally wrong, but is it so wrong to talk to boys, chat on the MSN or just hang out with friends?
Back to the basics, I know that I am the future of my country and the important role I play in society. Thus, I strive hard to excel in my studies in order to achieve my ambitions. However, sometimes I feel stressed out by the various demands my teachers and parents make of me. I am trying my best! At times, I have to take time to smell the roses. I am also in a whirl about which career to pursue when I graduate from high school. Should I be a doctor, a lawyer or a teacher? A glamorous model, an air hostess, a movie star? I do not have any extraordinary talents but I am willing to try my best, I will not let my parents down. However, I am at the crossroad of my life- which path should I choose?
I am also very vulnerable sometimes. When I am down, a kind word of encouragement will do wonders to brighten up my day. To my dear parents, even though I sometimes protest about my curfew, I really want you to put your foot down and assure me that there are still some rules in my life. To my friends, I find difficulty in expressing myself, so please be patient with me.
I am a typical teenager. Problems are part and parcel of my everyday life. However, I will try my best to overcome them and in the process, strengthen my character and belief in myself. I will be the best!
Vocabulary
macho : being or wishing to appear very typical of a man 表现出男人阳刚气概
cringe ：to have a very uncomfotable feeling of shame of dislike 憎恶
curfew : the time during which people must be indoors according to this rule
宵禁时间
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