Dear 16-Year-Old Me,

There are so many things that I want you to know, but I think the first bit of advise is that your family should always be your priority. No matter what you do, they will always be there to catch you when you fall, and they have proven this time after time. I understand that sometimes you feel like nobody listens to you, but everyone in your household does the best they can while dealing with a hormonal diva so give them credit when it's due. They just aren't able to keep up with all of the drama you have chosen to immense yourself in. And don't worry, when you mess up and don't want to tell anybody, I guarantee that your grandma will be there to bail you out of trouble. And when your mom finds out (because for some reason she always does) your grandma will be there to remind your mom that she did the same thing when she was your age.

Dealing with friends is something that can be time consuming and stressful. It can take years before you find out who your true friends are. Luckily for you, the fabulous age of 16 is when you realize who your friends are. It will be crazy to go from having many friends to having just a small group of friends, but you will be the happiest you have ever been. While your friends may not always be there for an adventure as you get older, they are always just a phone call away.

The best advice that I can give you is that life goes on. You will move past everything that happened when you were in high school. You will move past the embarrasing hair colors. You will move past all of your mistakes because there will always be something bigger and better around the corner. Never regret something you've done because it has helped shape you into the person you will become. So stop caring what everybody else thinks of you, and just do the things that will make you happy. At the end of the day, your opinion is the only one that counts.

Love,

Your 20-Year-Old Self