I saw this video today, and loved it. Everyone should watch it and take it to heart.
But it got me wondering...
What if the current me, could talk to the younger me? What would I tell myself? Would I listen to me? I've already written one of those open letters to myself.
But what would I say to 16 year old me?
Hmm...
Dear 16 Year Old Me,
Congrats on getting your braces off! Now stop smiling like a barbie for just a moment, and listen to me!
Stop relaxing your hair. It's only going to end up a fried mess. Embrace your natural curls.
Embrace all of who you are. Those padded bras are uncomfortable, huh? Just stop wearing them now.
Here's a list of tools to avoid... [names not seen here to protect the innocent. :)]
Here's a list of NICE boys to give the time of day... [same story.]
Oh, in two years you're going to go off to college...across the country, in the middle of nowhere. You're going to be as indecisive as all get out. Just make writing your major. The medical field does not suit you, and you're not quite ready for new-agey yet either. Trust me on that one, k?
About 18 months after that you're going to meet an amazing man. You'll know he's the one because of how he adores you. He's going to want to marry you two months after you start dating. Don't second guess it.
He's not perfect. In fact, he'll totally screw up your first Mother's Day. But don't be too angry at him for that one! Please be sweet to him everyday you have him with you; especially when he drives you crazy.
He will spend everyday of the rest of forever making sure you feel his love for you.
The joy and love you'll experience as a mother can scarcely be described, and deserves a letter all it's own. Perhaps 40 Year Old Me will have more on that.
Oh, and bringing it back to melanoma... You're going to be tempted to visit those tanning beds way too much. DON'T DO IT! 27 Year Old Me still doesn't know what those 3 years are going to get you.
Love,
Ginny
But it got me wondering...
What if the current me, could talk to the younger me? What would I tell myself? Would I listen to me? I've already written one of those open letters to myself.
But what would I say to 16 year old me?
Hmm...
Dear 16 Year Old Me,
Congrats on getting your braces off! Now stop smiling like a barbie for just a moment, and listen to me!
Stop relaxing your hair. It's only going to end up a fried mess. Embrace your natural curls.
Embrace all of who you are. Those padded bras are uncomfortable, huh? Just stop wearing them now.
Here's a list of tools to avoid... [names not seen here to protect the innocent. :)]
Here's a list of NICE boys to give the time of day... [same story.]
Oh, in two years you're going to go off to college...across the country, in the middle of nowhere. You're going to be as indecisive as all get out. Just make writing your major. The medical field does not suit you, and you're not quite ready for new-agey yet either. Trust me on that one, k?
About 18 months after that you're going to meet an amazing man. You'll know he's the one because of how he adores you. He's going to want to marry you two months after you start dating. Don't second guess it.
He's not perfect. In fact, he'll totally screw up your first Mother's Day. But don't be too angry at him for that one! Please be sweet to him everyday you have him with you; especially when he drives you crazy.
He will spend everyday of the rest of forever making sure you feel his love for you.
The joy and love you'll experience as a mother can scarcely be described, and deserves a letter all it's own. Perhaps 40 Year Old Me will have more on that.
Oh, and bringing it back to melanoma... You're going to be tempted to visit those tanning beds way too much. DON'T DO IT! 27 Year Old Me still doesn't know what those 3 years are going to get you.
Love,
Ginny
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Love it!!
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