What's some advice you would tell your 16 year old self ?
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Awww you guys, you're making me cry.
I wish we could go back in time... 0 -
Listen to that little voice in your head. You are already thinking it. You already know it. You have studied it. You know it only takes one....WEAR A CONDOM....
Actually... then I wouldn't have my son.... so maybe....
Stop being shy.... but then I might have more kids..... so maybe....
Stay away from the Red Haired girl.... but then I might have never gone to Egypt..... so maybe....
...maybe I wouldn't really change anything, heartbreaks and all.0 -
Don't conform to pressure from your parents and go to sixth form for A-Levels, you'll end up making yourself ill with stress and spend the next 20 years in Admin jobs that your heart really isn't in, follow your heart and travel.
When that guy comes along to ask you out in 3 years time....run a mile. All he will do is leave you with heartache and a heap of debt. The guy you're meant to be with is closer than you realise.
Other than that, while you will never be rich, your life is pretty good and you will have 2 beautiful children who will bring you more joy than you can ever imagine and you head into your 40s in decent shape0 -
Dear 16-y-o me.
You're a little chubby right now, but it's puppy fat and it will melt away at college in a couple of years. Speaking of which - you will look HOT in college, please realise it and be a bit happier with your body, because 15 years after that, you'll be looking back at photos of yourself and realising how great you looked. Keep up those activity levels from college because lugging stage weights around and doing all those dance classes and rehearsals are gonna keep you trim. Don't be afraid to cut loose once in a while - you're far too sensible for your age - you don't always have to be the adult one - be young and have fun! Don't waste your time with that guy when you're 18. You already know he has a rep for being a cheater - you cannot change him! Don't get engaged in Turkey - it'll last all of 5 minutes. The guy you get together with in March 2000 is a keeper. You're going ot marry him. I know you don't think you ever want to get married, but you'll ant to marry this one. And don't wait to so long to have a baby. I know you said you never wanted to have any children, but you're going to have a gorgeous little boy and you're really really REALLY going ot want to have another one and hope you haven't left it too late!0 -
don't worry about being short and fat, over next summer you'll grow 5 inches taller and your weight will end up in your chest and shoulders. don't sweat dating that 27 year old because it'll be awesome.
don't graduate early, your friends need you at the school. just by being there one of them will not get raped and killed and another will not end up deformed through violence.
you're family is wrong about college, you'll do well and continue through a masters degree.
both of your girlfriends will dump you for your younger brothers, the twins, the other goes to prison.
When your parents divorce, don't take it personally and don't let your Dad marry the crazy lady, she ends up killing him.
and lastly, wait til your 23 to marry, and marry Stacy, the other girls are a lot of fun but she's the one that needs you. your marriage will be rough at times but worth it.0 -
Dear 16 Year Old Self,
First, wave goodbye that guy you're with. He's not going to change. He's even more wounded than you are but will die before he gets past it. You are not indestructible. Don't act so tough, go to therapy and get over it. PLEASE don't EVER start smoking. Stay away from drugs, seriously. Learn how to follow the damn rules, quit being so defiant and learn what accountability means, because jail sucks. You're a lot better off than you think you are girl. Your mind is cluttered, not your heart. Practice being kind to yourself by being kind to others, I promise it works.0 -
Dear 16 me- Don't marry the Douche-bag u will date in two years- actually avoid him at all cost and go meet your real soul mate (my husband now!)0
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I'm thinking of my daughter as I write these. I didn't have anyone to tell me these things. I had to figure it out all by myself....the hard way!!!
Love yourself and fnd someone that love you just as much!
Realize your self worth and don't ever let anyone take advantage of you...especially men!!!
Don't ever stop trying to better yourself!
Much Love,
Erin0 -
Dear 16 year old me,
In ten years you will be a college graduate who decided to continue her education in freaking MIAMI BEACH to pursue a career in advertising. You will have an amazing group of friends who add greatness to your life. You will be an auntie to the most precious girl ever. And you will become a more confidant and happier being. But for the time being it's okay to feel the way you do. Don't feel guilty for feeling the emotional pair you do and stop turning that emotional pain into physical pain. Embrace the now and look forward to the future.
Sincerely
Your 26 year old self.0 -
1) Lose some of that weight.
2) Have more confidence in yourself.
3) Stop procrastinating.
4) Stop caring what everyone else thinks.
5) Stop worrying about your height; you'll end up fine.
6) Try to be more out going.
7) Stop drinking.
8) Listen to your parents.
9) Don't get so angry.
10) And for god's sake ask out Karen ,it turns out she actually likes you too...0 -
work hard,,,play hard0
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Dear 16 yr old me...
BANG THEM ALL
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Dear younger me,
You are not fat.. Don't settle for one boy in high school, date others and in college don't jump into that other relation ship. Have fun and probably study more...0 -
Dear 16 year old me,
You know the new girl 'tack', as in ' flat as a tack' don't be too mean you end up marrying her, yup she is and was the ONE And when that offer letter comes in from that rugby club, don't think you couldn't make it. You would have and who knows how far you could have gone. Other than that try and be more patience and persistent, it help life a lot if you don't give all the time. Oh and invest in Microsoft
Your older and much wiser self
PS. Slow the f%#k down when you drive, writing off three cars if expensive andreputation ruining0 -
Dear 16 year old shredded machinez,
Here are the winning lottery numbers for the next 4 years.
Sincerely,
Your 20 year old shredded self0 -
Lay off the WEED BRO.0
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Dear 16 Year Old Me,
Bob isn't the guy you think he is. When you "re-meet" him some five years later, don't have kids with him. He's a crappy father. Trust me.0 -
Do Not Starve urself! Do Not Binge! Blahh Oh, and eat healthy food! Don't smoke, and do drugs! To bad I wouldn't of listened anyway, way to stubborn! Lol0
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Sleep with Gary. Damn, I regret not sleeping with him.0
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Pay more attention to what you have, every day. Fight harder for the good things. Don't blame others for what goes wrong. You won't appreciate it until it's gone, and you won't get it back once it does go.0
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Dear 16 year old me,
Don't settle no matter what
don't party so hard in your 20's
go to college right out of high school and not at 380 -
Dear 16 year old Shannon,
By now I'm hoping you stoped riding around in an El Camino and moved on to better things. Just an FYI..Dave is going to dump you. You'll be fine. Don't obess over it. It's not attractive. The first guy you'll really love is right around the corner...and though he doesn't last he'll set the bar for the future dudes AND he'll introduce you to the best friend you'll ever had. Make a point to express your interest in cheer captain to the coaches...if you don't you're going to lose it to someone you least expect. So you want to hang out with Shannon A and those other girls? Do it. You're not a loser..stop being so shy. Tell Peter in show choir how you feel..he's a cool guy. Stop being an jerk to Stephanie.. you'll wish you were closer when you're older. Slow down on the road up to the school..cops hide in the bushes and you're going to get a ticket and mom and dad are going to take your car. David L is NOT a good idea..so stop that right now.
Somehow I don't think you'll take any of this advice...because I know you.
Love,
28 year old Shannon0 -
Dear 16 year old me:
Just because your parents say you can't go to any other college, it doesn't mean you can't put yourself through college. Do not accept limited expectations for yourself, work hard and make some phone calls, there are people out there who will help you - get yourself out to the west coast, because yes 14 years later you are STILL in love with him and yes! he will still love you. Stay away from Louisiana, it's nothing but trouble. Don't drink in Paris, (or Toledo or Madrid or Barcelona) because you will get caught! And start eating healthy now! It would be much easier to maintain a nice body than to try to get one later in life
Oh yeah... biggest one of all... Don't worry about putting a label on yourself, be you, because you are AWESOME 
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Eat less. Give up soda. Spend even more time with your cat — you'll miss her a lot when she's gone. Don't get so attached to people that they become your entire world, thinking so highly of them will only lead to you becoming more and more jaded with each succession of people leaving you. Love people but don't count on any one person 100%. Be nice, even to the people who hurt you.0
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You know how your mother's been emotionally abusing you for years? Guess what - she's also a pedophile. She made tapes of you and raped her sister when she was 20 and her sister was 11. All that money she made selling her movie to Lifetime? Made it because she figured out how to watch child porn legally... and . In 3 years you're going to meet the scum of the earth and get pregnant, but it's okay because you'll find that having a daughter with autism is one of the most rewarding things you'll ever experience. Yep, the doctors were wrong... you're not sterile. In fact, you're going to meet the most amazing man in the world who will love you, your daughter and your future son like nothing else.0
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Don't take your talent for granted.0
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Dear 16 year old me,
Remember what you told your best friend months earlier, about how you still had feelings for him, but you realized you could never date him. Go back to that, dump him. He is smothering and abusive. Oh and the guy who seems like something you need who will come along? Run away. Because he wants you to be his mother, and you'll support him for over a year while he has his friends over and wrecks your things.
Tell mom about the **** Randy is doing, because after you leave he'll do it to your brothers. She might not listen now, but she will later on, and maybe you can stop him. And stop questioning yourself, because your Grandmother is in fact spreading lies about you and hates your guts. Ignore her.
Make sure to still go to Ihop a lot though at night. You'll marry your favorite server one day, he's the man of your dreams, I promise.
Love, Shauna0 -
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Dear me at 16:
Stop spending so much time on the internet making "friends" in chat rooms.
Don't believe any of the lies your mom is saying about your dad. Show your dad how much you love him. Go spend time with him.
Your brother died, but you're going to be ok. You'll become a different person, and that's ok, too.
No, you're not in love with him. Really.
Yes, your mom IS abusive and it's NOT ok.0 -
You guys made my night this is too funny.0
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