I also know that sometimes you have to touch the fire to know it burns. Even if Current Me told Teenage Me these things, Teenage Me would give Current Me the finger and keep on doing what she was doing. That being said, if I was going to tell my teenage self some things, these would be those things.
- Keep that Polaroid camera you got when you were 11. You’ll really want it when you’re 36 and it will cost eleventy billion dollars which you will have a hard time justifying.
- Remember: people who talk shit are simply shit talkers.
- Spend as much time as you can with your grandparents. Talk to them about what it was like when they were young. Soak up the time you have with them.
- Savor every second of not working, having bills, or being responsible for anything.
- All things end: good and bad. Appreciate what you have when you have it and hang in there when you don’t.
- Whatever qualifies as a huge deal now will not even be on your radar in 10 years. It’s not worth the angst or the stress.
- Record every single episode of Beverly Hills 90210. Never get rid of your VCR.
- In regards to college: don’t eat and drink whatever you want, study abroad
- In regards to college: Go to a state college. You’ll save a ton of money. Better yet, go to a community college for a year or two, then a state college.
- These are not the best years of your life as some people will tell you – but if you make it a goal to have the best time of your life every year, then you’ll always technically be in the best time of your life.
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Advice. I have some.
Teenagers say "no thanks" though
Bastards would take cash.
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Speaking of teenage selves, happy happy birthday to one of my favorite friends since we were teenagers friends - Frank!
What would you tell your teenage self?
What would you tell your teenage self?
Linking up with Jana, and you should too!
