Dear past me

Dear past me,

Don't over react to things. Things don't have to be perfect to be ok. People can make mistakes and still be good. Don't be so judgmental. Don't worry so much about other people's judgement.

Sweetie it's ok to make mistakes. Don't be so self conscious. Don't become part of the furniture. Enjoy your life. Enjoy you're friends.

Darling I know you feel alone. And I know you think it's the worst feeling in the world. And I also know you think you'll always be alone, but none of these are true. You will find people who like you for who you are. And unfortunately you'll realise that there are worse feelings than loneliness. Also pushing people away won't help the problem.

I want you to know that in the future things will look up on you. I also want you to know that you will go through some dark phases but these will help you to become a better person. Don't give up. The best is yet to come.

Honey I wish I could hug you for every time you felt sad but you should know that in the future you will find friends that do just that.

Also go slow on tequila, it's not a very good friend. On that note, watch out for wine as well. Jack Daniel's will be your best friend, just don't overestimate him he can still hit your gag reflex if you know what I mean.

If you were to learn how to walk on heels, it would be a great help for present me. Too bad we're a klutz.

Oh also, you're gonna find a summer job, that will end up your part-time job for a long time. The faster you learn how to be tough the better. Also sarcasm will be your best asset on this job. And try not to die from boredom.

By the way sweetie, you're going to get a very sweet dog. If you were to keep chargers, headphones, shoes and biros out of reach, he'd be perfect.

You're also going to go on your first vacation abroad. Beware of men that want to talk on the Ponte Vecchio. Well a man. He'll talk about locks and marriage. Just ignore him. Oh and hit your friends in the head for not wanting to move away.

Finally I just wanted to tell you, just be yourself. Smile often. Enjoy the tiny moments.

good luck

S

P.S. If you were to learn how to shut up when you're drunk it will save us lots of embarrassing moments.