Dear 16 Year Old Self....

Dear 16 year old self,
Ohhh girlfriend, you just think you've got it all figured out...welp...this is your 25 year old self here to give you a few words of advice and nag on you about things. Let me begin....

First things first....quit texting, eating McDonald's, and driving all at the same time. You never get in an accident but you should really give this one some thought. Plus, you really don't need a hamburger and 10 chicken nuggets. Get it together gurl.

Secondly....Why the hell did you decide to take German as your second language?! In 10 years you will only remember how to ask to use the bathroom. "Eich Gern pee pee machen?!" Think about this one!!

Next...Don't let boys overtake your life and run the show. Enjoy your time with friends. You meet a really hot, amazing, wonderful man in a few years who you fall in love with and marry. He's quite the catch... Just give it some time.

My main squeeze

Ok...Look to your left. Now your right. Now behind you. Ok see those people?! They will be there for you over the next 10 years even though you all move on and away from each other. They will love you unconditionally and will be your forever friends. Cherish them.

Forever Friends

By the way...You will be offered a chance to go to "the lake house" for the infamous tequila night. Screaming "lick, sip, suck all night" seemed like a good idea but you'll never be able to drink it the same again. Save your 25 year old self some misery please mam.

AND....That little tinker car you just had to have will fold the instant you hit someone else. It will happen and you will move on. Just figured I'd give you a heads up.

Word from the wise....Quit trying to be Dave's mama. He has one as she's actually an amazing mom. He needs a sister and a friend to lead him the right way. He turns out to be an amazing 16 year old boy.

Dave and I dancing like Daddy taught us

For the record...your skinny little butt doesn't have an ounce of fat on it you little wench. Quit being so judgmental about yourself and enjoy the days of being skinny and muscular. They end the day you walk out of those high school doors.

Ohh those little legs...where did they go?

And in closing...The trials and tragedies weighing down your heart from the past year will make you into a stronger woman than you can imagine and you will be thankful for the support you were given even though you are pretending you don't need it.

My two best guardian angels.

 

You are welcome for the advice, although you must have done something right to lead me to where I am today. It has been fun but we've only just begun my dear.

Lots of lessons still to be learned.