Note to self...five years ago
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Note to self...five years ago

What could you say to yourself five years ago?

9
Note to self...five years ago

My dear self,

You will not believe what happens five years from now. That's right, I am from the future, here, to give you some reminders. I am always proud of how far we have come, through all the crap thrown at us, we always make it through.


Not everything will work out how you thought it would.

Guess what? Somethings you thought would build your future will not work out and that's okay. That is something we have to learn to accept and move on. It is not the end of the World and that is just life, it is constantly moving. Find your passion and hold it close to yourself.

Stay optimistic.

Life happens. Keep your head up, ALWAYS. Find the sunshine in the days that are dark and gloomy. You will notice how much of a difference that can make in a day. This not only benefits yourself, but also the people surrounding you.

Stick to your TRUE self.

Never let anyone change or alter what you believe in. When all else fails, you always have yourself to rely on. Don't lose sight of that.

BOYS.

Life is full of lessons and let me just tell you, you will feel like you are being dragged through the dirt with this one. There are 7.3 billion people on this Earth. Don't go searching for something when you have your own things to worry about, sure, you will feel pressured to. But, don't ever settle until you find a person who supports your dreams and goals. Which, you won't because girls mature faster than boys (;

Believe in yourself!

There will be times when you can only rely on yourself. Never, ever stop believe in what you can accomplish. Without even knowing it, it always comes down to yourself and that's it. If you have no belief in yourself, you will be lost. Never compare yourself to others. Every successful person was once an ordinary face in the crowd, grappling with the ladder to success. There will always be doubts and have very limited access to some resources that you take for granted.

Mistakes are good. Taking a wrong turn allows you to backtrack and sear the incorrect road into memory, never to be taken again. Sometimes the journey of a single step starts with a thousand miles in the opposite direction.

As your future self comes to an end of her college career, I have experienced A LOT of obstacles that have taught and formed who we are as a person. As for this little tid bit of advice, never forget who you are and why life is taking you through the dirt.

Good luck.. love always,

Kelsey

Related Articles Around the Web
Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

72834
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

46277
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

977102
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments