Dear 14 Year Old Self,
You currently are an 8th grader going into high school soon. You always thought that it was going to be like how it was in those TV shows you used to watch. You assumed that you were going to go to parties, have all these friends, get good grades, and have a boyfriend.
You couldn't be more wrong.
From my years going through high school and into college, I've learned a lot. Here are a few things I've learned and that I wish you would know.
1. Don't Procrastinate.
You've done this in the past, hell, you're doing it right now, but it only hurts you in the end. You'll be stressing out and not do your best work. With that being said, try to avoid doing everything last minute. There's going to be things distracting you from getting things done, but please ignore them.
2. Don't Care About Other's Opinions
This is one of your biggest problems. You shouldn't care what people think about you, in the end, their opinions mean nothing. I mean, why should you care? They don't pay your bills!
Wanna wear those shoes? Wear them! Wanna wear your hair down? Girl, do it! Show off your curls! You'll be much happier, and feel free.
3. Be Careful on Who You Trust
You will meet people that you think are your friends, but in reality are two faced and will stab you in the back.
I'm not gonna lie, it's not pretty. Be careful, and watch what you tell people, because you never know what they're going to do.
4. Be Patient.
Another one of your problems. You think all these things are going to happen right away. The truth is they're not going to, it's going to take time.
You have to relax. Remember, good things come to those who wait, and trust me, they have.
5. Stay Strong.
Within the next couple years, you're going to go through things that you've never expected to happen to you. Your family and your personal health will be affected.
It's going to be hard, no denying that, but you need to stay strong, for them, and yourself. It's worth it at the end.
Life is one hell of a ride. They'll be times where you just want to give up, but please don't. The pain, the crying, everything will be worth it in the end.
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