Day 4: List 10 Things You Would Tell Your 16-Year-Old Self
I don't have many regrets at all from years past. I wish I hadn't been so hard on myself in my preteen and teenage years. But, I had some amazing teenage years - especially starting at 16. But, I guess there are always a few things I can come up with that I would tell myself looking back. And, quite honestly, many of these things I could tell my 30-something self, too!
- You're skinny. You are SO far from fat.
- You don't need to be someone's girlfriend just because he likes you. Make sure you like him, too.
- When you go to Israel, really listen to what the tour guides are saying. Stop flirting and caring about the most recent gossip. This is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to spend 6 weeks here - so listen, take it all in.
- Life's going to get a lot harder soon, so just enjoy sleeping when you want, having someone else pay for your gas/rent/bills/books/groceries! Show Mom and Dad a little more appreciation, even though you won't understand all they do for you until you're a parent yourself.
- Spend more time with your grandparents. Ask them anything and everything.
- It's okay to spend time in the sun and at the pool with your friends. The chats and the music and the fresh summer air are totally worth it - but go easy on the Baby Oil... no need to fry!
- That Sam kid - you marry him. It's going to be a long, winding journey, but it's so worth it. Stop losing sleep over him - he loves you, and you love him.
- You are going to go far. Chill out a little and live in the moment. Stop planning so much and worrying about all the "what-ifs."
- People aren't always trustworthy. Some of the people in your life who you love most will hurt you as a byproduct of their selfishness. This is not a reason to fear loving other people. It's still okay to trust and have faith in others.
- These next few years are going to fly by, but you will remember them as if they were yesterday for the rest of your life. Make them count.
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