Letter to Myself at 16, Love Me- BFF 157

      With the knowledge of what the future holds for you, I have several choice pieces of advice that I hope you will take to heart and follow.

     High school is just a microscopic moment in your life. Try not to let your lack of friends mar your outlook of the big picture. You are on the right track thinking that family is important. Enjoy your family while they are around, appreciate them, and live each day as if it were your last telling each person how much they mean to you. Life is short and you will find that out soon enough.

      As far as the opposite sex goes, it doesn’t really matter in the grand scheme of things. Know that the boys that you are currently in school with are not the ones you will spend the rest of your life with. They are merely ships passing in the night. Don’t pine after someone who has no interest in you. Don’t waste your time! Focus on what makes you happy and value friendships. Don’t be so quick to say yes to the first a$$ that notices your existence!! Trust me that it isn’t worth the heartache that awaits you. Value yourself for you and realize you don’t need a guy to make you happy. Find joy within. Also, it really doesn’t matter how big your b00bs are in life, so quit wishing they were bigger!! You will discover after you have kids that bigger isn’t always better.

      When you get it into your head to spread your wings and go to college follow your instincts and study something you are passionate about right out of the starting gate instead of settling on a passing fancy that quickly fizzles. Don’t be so quick to throw in the towel. If you get your education out of the way and stick with it, you have more chance of actually following through and getting that degree. If you keep putting it off, you never will get it. Life will take over and the opportunity will pass you by. Grab the bull by the balls and go after it! Quit being so afraid of the unknown. Keep your eyes on the prize!

       The biggest piece of advice I have to offer is to give others a chance. Don’t throw in the towel to quickly. Don't ever give up!  You may live to regret it! Remember that the answers you seek are no further than the deepest desires and recesses of your heart. If you follow your inner voice you will never take the wrong course. Have faith and bide your time. As far as people that are lost causes go, sometimes you simply have to cut your losses and walk away. Finally, don’t worry, and be happy. Give your worries to the L0rd, count your blessings, and take it one day at a time and you will be OK. Above all, strive to be happy regardless of your lot in life. Find the good in all situations and life will be one grand adventure instead of a nightmare from hell.

Love, Me