You know the song.  Well, if you're under 30 you might not.  Anyway, as long as you are over 17, you may have some of the same thoughts as I do.

When I was 17...I couldn't wait to get out of high school but was completely terrified of college.
When I was 17...I hid zits under concealer and half of my face with my curly hair.
When I was 17...I couldn't fathom why I had to be home by midnight.
When I was 17...I had crushes on boys that didn't know I existed.
When I was 17...I did "drive by's" to those boys' houses to see if they were home.  Then drove on by.  Stalker.
When I was 17...I smoked cigarettes to look cool.  I wasn't.
When I was 17...I thought I was fat.  I wasn't.
When I was 17...I envisioned myself as a business woman.  Obviously I hadn't met me yet.
When I was 17...I was confused...about everything.
When I was 17...I knew my parents just didn't understand (shout out to Philly boy Will Smith).
When I was 17...I got drunk for the first time.
When I was 17...I had an incredible group of friends, some of which are still so dear to me.
When I was 17...I had big dreams and big hair.
When I was 17...I loved to read, dance, travel, be with loved ones, write, exercise, and help others. 

Glad some things never change.  And really glad that others do.