4.15.2012

Dear 16-year-old me,


Let your life be a never ending river. Sometimes you will need to float just to stay above the water but other times it will be best to swim and enjoy journey.

The two things that I want you to know being at the ripeful age of 16: be yourself and life does not go according to plan. 

Be Yourself
You are a people pleaser. Simple as that, it is a great trait to have but do not let it be fault. 
It is impossible to make everyone around always happy and satified. 

You have this thought in your head that you have to make everyone proud. You think to achieve that you have to be a certain way or act in a particular manner. In truth you should just be who you are. 

Mom and dad have raised you properly so do not think you need to alter yourself. You simply need to grow into yourself. You need to accept the things that you think makes you stand out. Turn what you think are negatives into bright postives in your life. 

You will gain people's respect if you do not try so hard to be what you believe everyone else wants you to be. 

There Are No Guarantees
Right now, you have this painting in your head of what you want your life to be like. You think that if life were like that you would have no worries and all your dreams would come true. 

However, it never turns out the way you thought it would. That is the best part. Life is truly unpredictable. It is great to have dreams and goals because when you do set your mind to stuff you will be able to achieve it.

Other Tips

  • Continue playing tennis, it is a life long sport! 
  • Learn to laugh at yourself, not everything is so serious. 
  • Work hard in school and apply for as many scholarships as possible. 
  • Treat people as though they would die at midnight. Muster up all the kindness you have. 
  • Think twice about everything, always. 
  • Don't highlight your hair, face it you will never be blonde! 
Long Live, 


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