Blog-Tember Day 9: My Past Self

Prompt: Write a letter to sixteen-year-old you. Any advice or funny stories?

I never know what to write for these types of prompts, but I’ll try…

My advice to 16-year-old Tobe:

• Don’t care so much about what other people think of you — You can’t please everyone!
• Be more assertive — You may get called a bitch a lot, but at least your opinion is heard. Don’t let others run over you. Take charge! (Others will stand with you!)
• He’s not worth it. — Yep, the usually high school romance crap. Breakups suck, but you’ll eventually find someone great. (And along the way, find better and better)
• Give your mom a break. — She’s trying. I know it feels like she doesn’t understand and your life is so hard, but so is hers.
• Never be afraid to share your love of reading. — Geeks will rule the world one day. Stay with them!
• Travel — My one big regret.
• Have fun — Don’t always be looking forward or backward, live a little!

Sincerely,

An older, but I don’t know if necessarily wiser, 33-year-old Tobe