Being a girl, we go through a lot of pain
As such I didnt attend school today, the cramps hit me in the morning
Boys this a lesson learnt, dont even try to provoke a girl
During that time of the month

Yesterday was something I wish not to dwell about
As bad as it is, I looked forward for today to be a better one
Oh well better in a way I can stay home and recuperate (I am that tired!)
Some things really tested my patience yesterday
However I told myself to keep cool and only act if it has crossed the line
Till then I just whine and complain
Perhaps I've yet to master different behaviours of people
I'm slowly trying to, God knows I'll meet worst when I start working

As I was surfing the net, I saw this phrase that bumped me in the brain
Why forgiveness is good for you? (I was like WTF at first)

The church gives sermons on it. Your mother is big on lecturing about it. Never hold a grudge. Forgive and forget. What is this emotion that's so hard to muster up? Forgiveness is defined as recognizing you have been wronged, giving up all your feelings of resentment, and eventually treating the nasty offender with compassion and maybe even love. What comes more naturally is to use all that pain and anger to fuel revenge. While 94% of us believe it is important to forgive, less than half of us actually make forgiveness a frequent practice.

Why bother to forgive those who make you miserable?
It's not for their sake that we suggest you try to let go of your anger. There is evidence to show that negative emotions have an effect on how our bodies work. And one thing we know for sure is that high school students,do not need another stressor. Recent studies have shown that those people who overcome injustices by forgiving others tend to feel better about themselves. Those who harbour feelings of betrayal let their anger fester.

What Forgiveness is Not
Many of us associate forgiveness with weakness. In reality, it is a sign of strength. Letting go of hatred is a lot harder, and demands a lot more courage, than holding onto a grudge. Forgiveness is NOT excusing, forgetting or denying. It does NOT always lead to reconciliation. It does NOT mean putting yourself back in an abusive relationship. Some mean-spirited people will never change and you're better off steering clear of them. But even if you decide not to kiss and make up, you can forgive them and get rid of all that nasty bitterness and anxiety.

How can you learn to forgive?
1. Face the pain. Experience the negative feelings rather than deny or avoid them.
2. Put yourself in the wrongdoer's shoes to try to understand what made them act the way they did.
3. Choose to forgive. Gather all your strength to let go of the hurt and hostility you feel so you can move on.
4. Think of the people you know who forgive easily. Are they likely to have more warm, satisfying relationships and good communication skills than those who hang on to their anger?

Remember forgiveness is for your benefit. By putting bad experiences behind you, you rid yourself of the anger that disrupts too much of the way you think, feel and behave. By substituting more positive feelings and attitudes, you improve your physical health, raise your self- esteem and become a more attractive person to those around you.