If you could say something to your 21 year old self

BigBrownPhD
BigBrownPhD Posts: 1,222 Member
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
Give your younger self a piece of advice.
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  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    Two pieces of advice:

    - study something useful. PLEASE!!!!
    - lose the weigh now.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    Specific stock advice.
  • BedsideTableKangaroo
    BedsideTableKangaroo Posts: 736 Member

    just because the law says you can legally drink whenever you choose, it doesn't mean you should.
  • RastaLousGirl
    RastaLousGirl Posts: 2,119 Member
    "Don't take the blue pill" J/J.. I would let myself know that it is going to be a bit of a bumpy ride, but it gets better. I wouldn't want to alter my past too much, because I love the person I have grown into now. However, there is one personal thing that I would tell myself, in hopes that it didn't change the outcome of today. :smile:
  • FeraFilia
    FeraFilia Posts: 4,664 Member
    That cute guy... that one that talks about how he's into magic and does magician shows at kids parties? Yeah... the only magic he'll do for you is make your virginity (and then himself) disappear. Don't be fooled.
  • KosmosKitten
    KosmosKitten Posts: 10,476 Member
    1.) Don't let people use you.
    2.) It's great that you love art and all, but please get a degree in something that actually might net you a job since it's clear no one appreciates art now and won't when you get older.
    3.) Listen to your dad. You hate admitting that he's right.. but, well.. he's right.
    4.) Forgive yourself.
  • camoballerina91
    camoballerina91 Posts: 257 Member
    Stay at the job you're at. I know it's part time but after you quit they're going to call you in 6 months and want you to work full time anyways and you're going to accept but it'll cut out all the aggravation if you just stay. You'll probably end up being put on full time a lot sooner if you do too!!!!
  • Deadman_Diggingup
    Deadman_Diggingup Posts: 3,082 Member
    It's NYU! It's free!! Go, you idiot!
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Kepplekakes wrote: »
    Don't *EVER* get married

    Fixed.

    And save more to retire even earlier.
    Make being healthy and fit your number one priority.

  • Vikka_V
    Vikka_V Posts: 9,563 Member
    Try to at least listen to people giving you advice instead of resenting it and doing the opposite.

    Break up with that guy now.

    You have time, you are not going to die anytime soon, don't rush and don't worry so much.
  • MarvinsAMartian
    MarvinsAMartian Posts: 236 Member
    Just give up now...

    Haha just kidding. I'd tell younger, less smart me to be selfish. Stop putting others before yourself, look how fat that made you. Pursue what you want, do you.
  • vikinglander
    vikinglander Posts: 1,547 Member
    Learn how your grandfather made his fortune!

  • SoulRadiation
    SoulRadiation Posts: 1,060 Member
    Make your dad quit smoking and go to the doctor immediately.
  • sw33tp3a1
    sw33tp3a1 Posts: 5,065 Member
    Don't lose your essence
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    Stick to your plan of never getting married.
  • BedsideTableKangaroo
    BedsideTableKangaroo Posts: 736 Member

    yeah, i 3rd the never getting married bit.
  • Just_J_Now
    Just_J_Now Posts: 9,551 Member
    You're way too young to be getting married. LISTEN!!!
  • neilhoopy
    neilhoopy Posts: 280 Member
    Carry on its all good
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  • LAWoman72
    LAWoman72 Posts: 2,846 Member
    Dear Me:

    * GO BACK to school!
    * Get your damned thyroid checked. For God's sake. Don't waste the next two decades just having that test or even the idea skipped over by doctors, again and again.
    * WRITE the book now...who the hell waits until they're 49 to write a book? (You...if you don't take this time-travel advice.)
    * Pick the violin back up now. What are you waiting for? It will bring you joy every day. It will add to your happiness.
    * Be. Your. Freaking. Self. If people don't love you for it, then they don't actually love you. And there's nothing wrong with that. They're allowed to chose whom they love just as you are, but NOBODY can figure this out if you and all of them are being phonies and posers. Dur.

    Love,

    Me
  • Tallawah_
    Tallawah_ Posts: 2,475 Member
    Her name's Jo and she lives in Australia...get over there you're late! :lol:
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  • heiliskrimsli
    heiliskrimsli Posts: 735 Member
    Put the fork down and start running.
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  • Deadman_Diggingup
    Deadman_Diggingup Posts: 3,082 Member
    Stop being everyone's b"tch and live your life how you want. Your good enough and strong enough. You just don't know it yet.
  • KosmosKitten
    KosmosKitten Posts: 10,476 Member
    * Go back to school for that degree in entomology while you have time.
    * Remember that you have self-worth even if everyone else only sees a size/weight/appearance.
    * Don't date psychos. If your radar or alarm bell goes off, run for the hills! No sense getting thrown into a window or much more unpleasant things.
    * Be friends with more women. Men tend to want things you won't give them and then get whiny/attached when you won't give it to them.
    * Keep practicing your art skills. Just because you aren't in class anymore doesn't mean you can be lazy. It isn't going to cultivate itself!
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    shut up and lift
  • Azercord
    Azercord Posts: 573 Member
    Pfft I was 21, like I would have listened anyways. Beyond that very specific stock advice
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    Enjoy yourself more.
    Don't use credit cards.
  • DasItMan91
    DasItMan91 Posts: 5,753 Member
    edited May 2017
    Go back to school, be more confident, don't be a *kitten* up, have some fun, don't take life too seriously, be more assertive, don't be angry all the time, save your money, go to the gym again and alot of other advice. And I still got alot to learn even at this age.
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