Dear future daughter,

We have not met yet but someday, years ahead, we will and when that day comes, I want you to know you will never be alone. Just as my mother had walked beside me - I will do the same for you. But before you start your journey called life there are some things I want you to know - most of which I have learned from my own mom. The world is a scary place and you're going to get a few bumps and bruises - don't worry I'll be there to pick you up and wipe your tears. The most important thing to remember is that smiling is the most beautiful thing you can do. Compliment others - especially women - we need to empower each other so we can rule the world some day. It is okay to think another woman is beautiful. It is okay if you don't want to do your hair or makeup and play princess, but its okay if you do too. Don't let anyone tell you your music choice is a bad one if its what you like to dance and sing along to but just know there will never be a song greater than than the one that plays in your heart. Be blind. Be blind to gender, race, sexuality, disabilities, and religious beliefs of others. They are not right or wrong but simply different and it is okay to be different. Don't be blind to games boys like to play, though. Trust me, I fell for these games so many times and they're games that you cannot win. They don't look scary or mean. No, darling, they're the captain of the football team - tall with blue eyes and so handsome but believe me when I tell you that those drunk calls at 2 AM are the only time he loves you. Even if he buys you dinner, you owe him nothing. Heartbreaks will come but they’re never anything that some Taylor Swift and wine can’t fix. What you need is an amazing gay best friend who will let you sleep in his bed - he'll actually let you sleep.

Feminists aren't scary and I hope you become one - if not, that's okay too. The amount of pride you’ll feel when looking at yourself for 20 minutes in a bikini is way less than the amount of satisfaction you’ll have eating the mac n cheese. Eat pizza always and don't let anyone tell you you can't finish a whole one by yourself - make me proud and prove them wrong. Diets aren't real and neither are juice cleansers. Drink tea always - its good for your soul. Dance and sing your heart out - even if you feel foolish - I won’t laugh. Find friends who will hold your hair back and be there to hold theirs too. Do a Color Run at least once. Go to a music festival at least once. Learn how to get front row at a concert. Dress how you want to dress and if you grow to be tall like your mom, wear the heels. I promise you, you will feel on top of the world - and you’ll look amazing too. Never stretch yourself too thin but never shrink yourself - especially for someone else. If you can’t see yourself walking down Main Street USA with him - ditch him. Read books. Whether its the "Harry Potter" series or "Twilight" - read - but please, not "50 Shades of Gray." That shit's not real. Never ignore what is in front of you in favor of taking a photograph. Make sure your life is actually as fun as your Instagram posts make it appear. Make wishes on fallen eyelashes and shooting stars. Believe in Guardian Angels - but never run faster than they can fly.

Go barefoot. Get pedicures. Shop. Always wash your face and brush your teeth before bed. Never go to bed angry - fix the problem before those sweet dreams can occur. Always say "I love you" before you leave. Develop a burning desire to travel. The world is yours, baby. Yoga is essential. Make a bucket list. Go camping. Go hiking. Go swimming with your clothes on. Go swimming with your clothes off. Find beauty in everything and everyone. Find your passion and be passionate about it. Be overly passionate. Be so passionate about your passion that people may think you’re a little insane. Learn to love yourself from your head to toes - every imperfection is perfection to the one who loves you most. Learn to love the way you laugh. Laugh often. And never let the fear of anything ever hold you back - you will always have a hand to hold, just as I did.

Love,

Your future Mom