day 26 - have you ever thought about giving up on life?

If you have read my blog before, you know the answer. I don't want to talk about it.

I heard the Brad Paisley song "Letter to Me" and it got me thinking. I want to write a letter to me when I was young.


Dear young me,

A few words of advice from a much older, smarter you :)

To prove it's me, I know what you did with the rock in the window. Enough said.

1. Don't be such a slut. By the time you hit High School, the "guys you've kissed" list ends up in the mid 40's. Not impressive to anyone, especially your future hubby, who is the only one who matters in the end.
2. BE NICE! People are scared of you!! You will feel bad later in life when you hear of people who ran from you or cried because of you. Knock it off. You aren't that cool.
3. Your boobs are awesome. They will sag like a rock in a sock later, so wear 'em proud (but don't let guys touch!).
4. Don't slow down after High School. I know you probably want to "take a break" and whatever, but don't. You have potential to do great things. Go to college. And stay there.
5. Quit going tanning. It's ok for prom (Jr. Prom, you will fall in love and look hot and tan, by the way.....), other than that, stop it. Your best friend gets skin cancer about it. Not worth it.
6. Wear a bikini and like it.
7. ENJOY Drilll Team. It is one of the best things that will ever happen to you. Learn, grow, relish. Awesome.
8. When you go on a date with David Berry, keep your damn eyes on the road. If you don't, you will total your dad's new Honda Pilot. And you are right, he doesn't like you.
9. While we are talking about that - be a better driver in general. A day comes, my dear, when daddy doesn't pay car insurance anymore. What is car insurance, you say? It is a big fat chunk of change is what it is. And the shittier you drive the more it is. And let's just say by 25, your driving record isn't "clean" per se.
10. Be nice to your mom and dad. They really are freaking cool. And funny. And they really like you. And they will REALLY help you a lot when you need it later.
11. You will have a hard break-up. It will actually haunt you for years. Sorry to bring bad news, haha. It will be hard not to mope. But don't. It isn't attractive to anyone. But just so you know the tears will stop, the pain will ease, and the memories will fade. You weren't meant to be, you'll find someone else, really, you will.
12. You will have a ton of health problems in the future. Take care of yourself better and some of them might not be so bad.
13. You will stay friends with your friends. They will always be there. Treat them good.
14. You are pretty. You are. You won't always be, so enjoy it. Be confident.
15. You know that nerdy kid in your ward Benji? Yeah, well, be nice to him........
16. Being "responsible" sucks. One word: BILLS. Enjoy being young and carefree.
17. SAVE YOUR $$. Don't spend just cause you have it. Start a savings account. Please. I'm begging you.
18. You are going to start balding. No shit.
19. You will do pretty well at staying active in the church. The more the better. You'll need all the help and good influence you can get.
20. Pretty much in 15 years most of America will be taken over by spanish speaking people. Pay. Attention. In. Broadheads. Class.
21. You probably think this is crazy (no pun intended), but if you ever go to the ER because you are feeling crazy, don't let them put you in a psych unit. No, I am not kidding.
22. Keep on keepin on. You should see your little boy! He is the cutest thing ever! Cuter than your nieces and nephews! Seriously!

That's all for now kiddo. hang in there.

Love, old me!