16 things every 16 year old needs to know

1. it doesn't matter who you love, as long as the love is true and pure
2. age of consent is important
3. don't let yourself be used
4. but don't be the user yourself
5. don't go too far out of your comfort zone
6. live for the moment
7. you are the ruler of your own personal happiness
8. there's no such thing as too much deodorant
9. there is such a thing as too much cologne
10. sex does not equal love, nor does love equal sex
11. the boy with the smooth voice and breathtaking eyes won't always be your friend
12. falling in love is okay
13. and so is falling out of love
14. put yourself first once in a while
15. you can't blame yourself forever
16. friendships fade and it's not always your fault