Inspired by this video ( http://www.thatvideosite.com/video/dear_16yearold_me ) I wanted to write a letter to 16 year old self.

Dear 16 year old me,

The career you think you want now is still the perfect career for you. Don’t stop pursuing it. You also think the boy you are dating now is “the one”. He is not. There will be plenty of boys in the next few years that are going to drive you insane. If they don’t commit after a 2 months, they never will. For your sanity, end it. You are also going to make out with some really weird guys and wonder the next day why the hell did you do that. Laugh it off with your friends and move on. Atlantic City seems fun now, but it is very dangerous when it comes to drinking. Its a marathon. not a sprint. 

College will be the best/worst 5 years of you life. Yup, you didn’t graduate in 4 but its ok. It happens for a good reason. Even thou you don’t drink now, pizza and beer will be your new favorite things. Jack Daniels will become your abusive husband - you love him so much but he ends up kicking your ass. You are going to lose touch with some of your best friends now. There is a reason why they don’t stay in your life. The optimistic outlook you have on life will not always be there. Not all people are good and not all need to be trusted. 

When you are 20 years old, you will lose you best friend in the whole world. With the support of your friends and family, you will get through it and become a stronger person. Don’t be scared to talk about your feelings. 

The last thing I want to write to you is don’t be afraid to take chances. Its ok to be the spontaneous person you are. Life is short and its meant to be lived. 

Love, 

23 year old me