People really can change and I have noticed it in myself over the past few years. Nobody can tell you that you are going to be the same forever. It just isn't true. All you have to do is wake up one day and decide that you are going to better yourself, not only for the people around you but for you. Sometimes, you just need a little advice and know everything is going to be okay to get started.

Dear younger self,

You may feel like you have your whole life planned out, but I'll be the first to admit that plans change. Don't stress about figuring everything out because most likely, you're going to decide you want to do something else instead. Take everything day by day and roll with the punches. Life is a lot more fun when you don't have to worry about the little things.

You don't have to be friends with everyone, but you have to be friendly to everyone. You never know when you're going to run into someone again, and who knows? Maybe the person you were nice to could invite you out on their yacht someday.

Even when it seems like the whole world is against you, you can't let it get the best of you. It will pass and life will go on. It always has and it always will. Remember, the best is yet to come.

Never stop working hard. Determination will always get you places. You may want to give up sometimes, but it will all pay off in the end. The journey is the fun part about reaching your destination.

Always say yes to an adventure. The most beautiful part about life is being able to live it, so go on that road trip, go see that midnight movie, and go have fun. Life is too short to spend it in one place.

Do what you love. You don't have to do what everyone else is doing or what someone tells you to do. Being happy is the most important thing, and if you follow your heart you'll never regret it.

Be yourself, but always be in the pursuit of making yourself a better person. You're never too cool to be too nice to someone and you are never too cool to improve yourself.

God's plan for you is better than any plan you can make for yourself. He has everything in His hands and will take you where you need to go when the timing is right. Don't rush anything, just trust the process and know that everything is going to work out for the best. Pray for guidance and go where you feel led. You will never be led astray doing this. He is always with you and will never lead you anywhere you are not meant to go. Stay strong in your faith and see where He needs you to go.

Love,

You