Dear 16 year old me...

Dear 16 year old me,

If you had just took your anger out more in bettering yourself in soccer and swimming instead of food, you would not be missing those sports as much as you do now. You would be more in shape and probably took control of your weight a lot sooner.

Dear 16-year-old me,

I am so proud of you.

Thank you for that.

Dear 16 year old me,

You are different than most of the kids in school. That is fine and here's why. Those asshats who make fun of you now - they are at the peak of their awesome. It is all down hill for them now. Seriously, they are the adults who want to go BACK to high school because that is when their life was so great. The only good stories they have about their lives are stories from high school. They are sad.

You have SO far to go and so much unexpected awesome ahead of you! Because you are different now you have learned how to cope with so much more. You are not afraid to strike out on your own, you are not afraid to be creative, and you like yourself. A lot.

Love,

Future You

PS - Try to eat less when you get to college. A lot less, actually. Your 34 year old self would appreciate that. So would her massive *kitten*. :laugh:

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Get on birth control because it will clear all that evil acne right up which will do wonders for your self confidence.

Also your mom has TERRIBLE fashion sense. Stop wearing the clothes she picks out.

Dear 16 year-old me,

I'm sorry for everything you're going through. Most high school girls are ignorant and cruel. Most high school boys are after one thing. All you want is to be pretty, skinny and popular but instead you feel alienated, fat and ugly. You're not going to have the time of your life for the next few years but I can't say I want any different for you.... because of your experience, you're going to make a strong, independent, compassionate adult. You're going to transform from an ugly duckling into a swan. Be yourself and do exactly what you want to do, whether its 'cool' or not. Stay inside on weekends and read Harry Potter instead of partying like your classmates. Dream about traveling instead of having a boyfriend. Make crafts, not babies. For if you had everything you wish for right now, you might miss your chances for genuine happiness in the future.

P.S. Unfortunately you're going to date some d-bags. There will also be a few good guys. Your true soul mate is living about ten miles away and you won't get together until you're about 22. He loves penguins and has the most amazing, contagious laugh you've ever heard. He will treat you like a princess. Keep your eyes peeled for him, he'll make your journey through life an incredible one

P.S.S. If Frodo can travel on foot for one year, you can get out and walk around town a few times a week - you'll feel better about yourself, I promise!

Xoxo,
Your 25 year-old self

Dear 16 year old me,
You are not fat, not even close, so stop wearing the bedsheets and get out there! You have friends who love you. Live for yourself, not other people.
Just eat the lunch your mom made for you, you do not need to eat that crap every day and don't stop playing rugby. It brought out the best in you. Please, please do not let one night ruin your trust and faith in humanity, no matter how much you hurt. Enjoy every minute of your parents, they're not nearly as daft as you think and you will miss them dearly when suddenly they're not there. Mind your manners and really think about what comes out of your mouth and how you want to be seen. More then once, if you are not careful, you will burn bridges, badly. You'll meet someone who is everything you ever wanted, don't be stupid and almost lose him. Marry him the first time he asks. Really think about what you want to be and do as a career, take that education stream, even if it kills you. Stop being so shy and embarrassed, your thoughts, wants, aspirations and loves matter as much as the person beside you.
Start going to camp earlier, some of your truest, best friends will come from very unexpected places.
Enjoy your youth, go to more concerts and get your licence before your 33!

Dear 16 year old me,

Do exactly what you did because it made you who you are today.

Dear Sixteen Year Old Me,

*That boy you have your eye on, is nothing but PURE TROUBLE!

*Your father is wrong, very wrong for you are smart, beautiful and going to do something with yourself!

*This world is to be explored and when that door opens to the world, you need to jump through it!

*Those babies you want so badly at such a young age can wait, you need to do some living first and grow yourself before you can help anyone else grow.

*Food is something you fuel your body with, not for entertainment or replacement for other things.

Dear 16 year old me ...
Focus on school, no matter what is going on at home.
Leave the boys alone the want only one thing from you.
Don't dumb yourself down so they boys like you more, tell all the people that dislike you for no reason to f**k off.
Don't care so much about what everyone else thinks about you, love yourself.

Quit band and do better extracurricular activities.

I wouldn't write a letter. I had my daughter a month after my 16th birthday. In some ways I wish I waited until later on in life to have her, but if I changed any single thing she wouldn't be who she is. AND SHE is my greatest accomplishment and a wonderful human being. I think I was a good mom considering the cards I was dealt and the cards I chose myself. My daughter saved my life.... I was headed down a road that may not have ended well with drug addictions, and my pregnancy changed me.

Dear 16 year old me,

Enjoy these years of your life. Don't give up your friends for boys! And stop thinking you are fat. Work hard and take birth control more seriously because in 2 years your going to become a mom!. Your daughter is the best thing that has happened to you but seriously a few years down the road may have been better. Love yourself and be kind to your parents! Learn healthy eating habits now! Be nicer to that sweet boy who is in wood shop (your gonna marry him one day) Have fun and never look back!

Love
24 year old me

Dear 16 year old me,
When that hot guy asks for your number about a year from now, don't give it to him. You'll waste 5 years of your life with him.
Try to keep your crappy teenager attitude in check, especially around mom and dad.
Also, you're dumb. You know nothing. Start listening to what people who truly love you say.
Oh, and I know you're a scrawny little b$@#$ who can eat half a loaf sandwiches at 3 in the morning every night and not gain an ounce, but it would be nice if you started doing some kind of physical activity now. You know, for the years to come?

Dear 16 year old me -

Believe in yourself, you do look amazing!
You deserve the hot guy on vacation, hold onto him, he's a keeper.

If you don't do that, finish college, do all the things you love in life, but try doing them a little bit more sober sometimes.

Don't eat all the junk food, and "cleaning your plate" is NOT good for you!

Find some better friends, the ones you have now will lead you down the wrong path and you'll end up 3000 miles from home.

Take care of yourself, and love yourself. You are special, you are unique.