What would you say to your 18yr old self...

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  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,809 Member
    Screw Apple, invest in Monsanto or ADM! The future is in corn. And don't be so mean to Miguel and that lady is missing a leg, so don't ask her why she is on those crutches.
  • Mummyadams
    Mummyadams Posts: 1,125 Member
    Don't pick up that cigarette!
    Don't sleep with him, he is only using you!
    Your pretty enough - don't be so hard on yourself
  • jenny95662
    jenny95662 Posts: 997 Member
    I would tell myself not to start going part time to school and working full time it was not worth it. I would also say when you decide to lose the weight at 21 great but when you get married dont overdo the eating on your pregnancy.
    Also I would tell me to not let your weight go when your dad is sick and passed because now you are sitting and upset with yoursef that you have so much to lose.
  • fitplease
    fitplease Posts: 647 Member
    Stay with computer science thats where the money is.

    I should tell my 18 year old self the same thing. I liked cs, but I couldn't fathom what one would do with it. In hindsight, duh! That field would have given me quite the savings account. Oh well! God had other plans, I suppose.
  • Mummyadams
    Mummyadams Posts: 1,125 Member
    You is kind, you is smart, you is important.
    ^^^THIS!!!

    This!!
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
    Why the F did you wait to give a *kitten* about your health
  • minnesota_deere
    minnesota_deere Posts: 232 Member
    do more drugs to calm the F**K down!!
  • driaxx
    driaxx Posts: 314 Member
    Screw what's happened in the past, the next few years will be the FUNNEST and most productive years of your entire life! Also, don't be scared to leave the house and take every opportunity you can grab. :)

    Maybe I should tell myself that again now, cause why shouldn't it be always true!!!
  • glennstoudt
    glennstoudt Posts: 403 Member
    You are young and stupid.
    Enjoy it.
    I think I did say that, so I don't really have any additional advice for my 40 years ago self.
    But it sure went fast. Might have advised that.
  • Thesoundofwolf
    Thesoundofwolf Posts: 378 Member
    Stop.
    Don't go there.
    Stop playing WoW now.
    Do more art.
    And drink water.
  • minnesota_deere
    minnesota_deere Posts: 232 Member
    Stay with computer science thats where the money is.

    I should tell my 18 year old self the same thing. I liked cs, but I couldn't fathom what one would do with it. In hindsight, duh! That field would have given me quite the savings account. Oh well! God had other plans, I suppose.

    and I quote my very smart father=== "computers?? why in the hell would anyone want one of those things, it will never work, dumbest thing i ever saw" end quote!!! its a miracle of god i am still alive.
  • OddBookOut
    OddBookOut Posts: 25 Member
    Dear 18 Year Old Sarah,

    1. Dump that idiot boyfriend of yours.
    2. Believe in yourself.
    3. Take care of yourself.

    (Just off the top of my head.)

    -Older You
  • mjf0461
    mjf0461 Posts: 470 Member
    1-Forget what your brother has told you all your life.
    2-You are worth it, love yourself.
    3-Take care of your weight issue NOW!!!!!
    4-Finish college and get that degree- you'll regret it if you dont.
    5-Move out on your own, don't stay with your folks till you get married..
    6-Dont be in a rush to get married-enjoy being single
    7-Learn to save your money.
    8-Get the car of your dreams NOW... once your married and kids---NOT....

    That's a few of mine...lol
  • Shelgirl001
    Shelgirl001 Posts: 477 Member
    Do not get married or have children.
    Exercise.
    Get a job and move away from this area.
    Have some more confidence.
  • mandamommy3
    mandamommy3 Posts: 297 Member
    Finish college, go for what you wanted.
    Boys are not that important you can wait.
    You are more beautiful than you think.
    You've lost this weight through diet, now start exercising and toning up. You'll appreciate it later.
  • Phoenix59
    Phoenix59 Posts: 364 Member
    Dear 18 year old self:

    Don't marry that idiot boyfriend next year. He is not the end all, be all.
    Break a few rules. Dad might be a little upset, but he won't kill you.
    Go to college or join the military!
    Do not take that office job, no matter what Dad tells you.
    Move out on your own.
    Have some fun now before the kids show up.
    And you're fine at 105 lbs. Mom's crazy! *lol*

    -Me-
  • SpydrMnky27
    SpydrMnky27 Posts: 381 Member
    Dump him
    Do not move to Florida
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Dear 18 year old self:

    Don't marry that idiot boyfriend next year. He is not the end all, be all.
    Break a few rules. Dad might be a little upset, but he won't kill you.
    Go to college or join the military!
    Do not take that office job, no matter what Dad tells you.
    Move out on your own.
    Have some fun now before the kids show up.
    And you're fine at 105 lbs. Mom's crazy! *lol*

    -Me-
    Your dad was my dad!!
  • lickmybaconcakes
    lickmybaconcakes Posts: 1,063 Member
    Hello , dont freak out I've travelled through a time machine ( not a flying blue box...) to warm you about the zombie apocalypse and to give you the lottery numbers for the next year And to tell you to improve your form on dead lifts.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Hello , dont freak out I've travelled through a time machine ( not a flying blue box...) to warm you about the zombie apocalypse and to give you the lottery numbers for the next year And to tell you to improve your form on dead lifts.
    Yeah, those damned deadlifts will get you during the apocalypse!
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    You is kind, you is smart, you is important.
    ^^^THIS!!!

    I just watched The Help for the first time this week. I love that line :heart:

    Made me laugh that someone else thought of it, too!!

    First, go ahead and take the last 3 college courses the first time around. You will get your degree, but why wait 10 years to do so?

    You would have made a wonderful writer. Think about that when you think about getting a job.

    Write down the stories from your mom and the other elders in the family. You are right. It would make a GREAT book to hand down to the younger generations. So many stories get twisted or completely changed when the older ones pass away.

    It will be OK when the family stops speaking you to. It will get better, and most of us will get back together before mom dies.

    Don't become an ATM machine for people. Not all of that money will come back. In fact, MOST of the money won't come back.
  • shellebelle87
    shellebelle87 Posts: 291 Member
    DON"T date him!! He is a useless piece of crap who will destroy you mentally.

    And try not too drink so much :smile:
  • beatingobesityforlife
    beatingobesityforlife Posts: 121 Member
    Stay true to yourself and follow through with what you start, because it will affect you in the future when you try to accomplish your goals..and it will be a very hard time getting back on track.
  • cls_333
    cls_333 Posts: 206 Member
    Please...if someone you know attempts or threatens suicide, get them help...or they might just do it.
  • ValiCaly
    ValiCaly Posts: 111
    Do not get married.
  • muffin_shufflin
    muffin_shufflin Posts: 239 Member
    - He's too old for you, stop being stupid.
    - Do better in school & go to college right after, instead of waiting almost two years.
    - Your imperfections are what make you perfect.
    - People that don't need you in their life don't need to be in your's.
  • 152dbs
    152dbs Posts: 116 Member
    when u get out the army...screw financial institutions, go be a LEO. if i had....id be able to retire in 8 yrs at age of 44 (but id stay longer anyways)

    go out with her....but dump her anyways u wind up marrying her friend anyway.

    buy Nektar and sell it after its bought by pfizer

    save more money....and spend it on guns/ammo....
  • slay0r
    slay0r Posts: 669 Member
    Lose weight now and not later. You'll thank me for the wild times..

    Drink. There's nothing wrong with it.

    Hit weights like you used to!

    Don't leave your job, dedicate yourself and put up with a boring year or so for the long term benefit. (barclays)

    You cannot please everyone and not everyone will like you. Deal with it.
  • isweatglitter
    isweatglitter Posts: 134
    Study more.
    Eat less.
    Workout. Take care of your health.
    Don't waste your time on a guy that doesn't even know you exist.
    Don't be shy when meeting new people. Be more outgoing.
  • MrsR0SE
    MrsR0SE Posts: 313 Member
    The best is yet to come!

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