Letter to my younger self


Sometimes I walk down memory lane, thinking about every single experience that formed the woman I am today. These memories sometimes make me want to slap some sense into my younger self, other times I smile at myself nodding proudly to how I handled some of the experiences so well. I seldom feel like I am the only girl my age that has experienced as much as I have in my somewhat short time on earth. It has been one hell of a rollercoaster ride. The ups, the downs and the middles but in all I stand tall with my head up high hoping for the best to come. I may have made some mistakes in the past (who hasn't?) but I have absolutely no regrets because every single one of them pieced together created the woman I am today. Will I do somethings differently if I could? Absolutely! The point is, I cant. So on to better things and days. Here are 20 things I will tell my younger self if I could. Feel free to share.

1.     Build and focus on your relationship with God. It’s the best thing you can do.

2.    Family is the center of life's meaning.

3.    Take your time. Do not be in a hurry to grow up, adulthood is not for kids.

4.    Listen to your mom; nobody will ever love you like she does. 

5.    Family isn't blood but those who love you unconditionally.

6.    It’s okay for people not to like you. Do not stress your head over that, (some people don’t even like themselves.)

7.    You are not entitled to anyone’s love or care not even your parents, yes.

8.    It may look cool to have a lot of friends but you actually don’t need that much people in your circle else your boat will sink. 1 or 2 real friends is okay.

9.    If it’s a secret, tell it to no one or don’t blame him or her for what happens.

10. Brace up because people will hurt you ALOT. Even people that were only meant to love you will leave you. 

11.  Grow a really thick skin because life is real out here. Try not to over think things or get anxious.

12. School is the easiest part of life so enjoy it while it last. The real world awaits you.

13. Find you passion and work on it. It could feed you one day.

14. Nothing last forever. NOTHING!

15. You will meet a**holes before you meet Mr. Right so don’t bother giving temporary people permanent positions.

16. Take care of you skin, hair and vagina.

17. Forgive even people who don’t deserve it for your own sanity.

18. Love is beautiful and very real but allow God to write your love story.

19. Heartbreaks are stupid till you’re married. Nobody is worth your tears or stress. You have your whole life ahead of you and your happiness is your responsibility.

20. Again, give yourself completely to God and he will show himself fully in your life.


Love,
Bigger me.





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