To the girl moving into my childhood bedroom,

First of all, let me say congrats on picking the best bedroom in the house and I hope you love it as much as I did! I experienced so much of my life while living in that house and my bedroom was my safe place. I was devastated when my mom made me give it to my little brother when I went to college. I hope it grows to mean as much to you as it did to me. Now, let me tell you some of the secrets your new house and bedroom have to offer.

The sun comes in through the two windows in the morning.

Just a warning: don't be surprised if you wake up blinded one morning. You get used to it. At the same time, though, don't put your bed in front of the windows and block them. Your bedroom has more window space than any of the other bedrooms and will always seem brighter than every other room. Put up pretty curtains and replace the terrible blinds that cover the glass sliding door.

The porch will become your sanctuary.

Having a porch outside of your bedroom is something you’d see in a fairy tale. It's the place where I had deep talks with my friends, cried over boys, had my first kiss, my first beer, and how I used to sneak out. Take advantage of having a place to go to that is just yours. Sit outside during a storm, read a book, even jump off of it every once in a while just because you're too lazy to walk to the door to go outside.

Invite your friends over often.

The house is designed to hold parties and host large groups of people. Take advantage of it. Hold the Powderpuff party. Invite your teammates over after games. Have sleepovers. Build pillow forts downstairs with your siblings and camp out all night. The huge living room, basement, and bar weren't created by accident.

Enjoy the yard and hot tub.

The house was originally built on farmland. There's a ton of space to build a playground, put a table in the pagoda, or sit on the patio. Take full advantage of the hot tub. Put the strobe lights on, blast your favorite Pandora station, and put all of the vents on. Use it in the snow, rain, and sun. Let it be a place where you and that cute boy share your first kiss.

The living room is the perfect place to be creative.

The living room is abnormally large and spacious. This is the perfect place to go to read or draw or write. It was common to see my sister and I on different couches with our noses in a "Harry Potter" book. It's also where I learned how to play the piano and where my brother drew. Allow this room to fill you with inspiration while you look outside, smell whatever's cooking in the kitchen, and listen to the noises that your family is making.

I really hope that you move into your new bedroom, paint it your favorite color, and make it your own! You really did pick the best bedroom in the house. Eventually, you'll be able to call this place home without any reservations. Fill that house with your own memories that you can look back on and smile about. Enjoy!

Wishing you all the best,
The girl who used to live in your room.