How to Waste Time by Olivia Turk (17, Ohio)

Don’t wait for death to come to you or it will advance on you quicker than you could dream of; make your amends before its too late; rekindle friendships and fallen relationships; this is how to not waste time; don’t waste time; this is how to prepare your house; this is how to prepare your family; don’t forget to turn off the stove before you go; look presentable; this is how to straighten your hair - your mother will want your hair to look nice; this is how to iron a dress; don’t waste time; make sure you have planned out your will; believe in Heaven so that you won’t end up in Hell; forgive others for their wrongdoings before it’s too late; this is how you say goodbye;

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improve the world around you while you still have time; don’t waste time; tell someone you love them; don’t waste time; go on a run; explore the world; choose your coffin - your sister wouldn’t like you to have an ugly coffin; come to terms with the life you have lived; look into the eyes of your soulmate one last time; don’t waste time; remember how you were taught to not waste time; this is how to properly plant a flower; this is how to beat cancer; beat cancer - why aren't you beating cancer?; lift grudges; imagine yourself six feet under; take your last breath; don’t waste time; say goodbye; this is how to say goodbye; don’t waste time; keep your eyes open - why are they closing? because you wasted too much time.