Dear Me,

Let's start by saying everything happens for a reason. The people who enter into your life. The path you chose to take. The words you chose to say. Everything in your life has purpose and has a meaning. I would never wish to undo or change a part of my life and who I am. Everything that has happened in my life, has made me who I am today. As a spiritual person, I know God has a plan for me. Before I was even born, God knew the life I was meant to live. The journey I was suppose to go on. Even if I chose the wrong path, he would guide me back on track. However, if I could go back 5 year ago, I would want to give myself some advice on the next 5 years.

It's not the end of the world. I know it may seem like a big deal or even a life ruiner right now. However, stop and think. Do you really think any of this will matter in a month? NO. Throughout high school you will realize that people blow things out of proportion. The rumors that spread around the school are just rumors. Those false lies do not decide who you are. You decide who you are and who you will be.

You are going to have to stand on your own. There are going to come times when you have to make decisions against what your friends want to do. But girl you will feel so much better doing something you're proud of than doing something you know is wrong with people who are your so called friends. Real friends would never put you in uncomfortable situations. And trust me, your true friends are the ones who will stick by your side no matter what. They will be the ones you can talk to about anything. They are the ones you will feel comfortable being completely yourself.

Boys will come and go. Within the next five years, you are going to get your heart broken, twice. The first time will hurt. The second time will be really painful and unexpected. However, no matter how much you hurt, you won't hate them in the end. You will learn that they were meant to be in your life. They changed your life for the better, whether you like it or not. Even though you have had your heart broken, you still won't be scared to put it out there. You won't stop believing in love, after all you are a hopeless romantic. Like I said earlier, God has a plan for you. He has some special waiting for you; however, in the meantime, don't close yourself off to chances at love.

Your family will always be there. Throughout the next five years, you are going to realize your family will always be there for you no matter what. You will get through everything with them. So no matter how hard it seems right now, know you have them. If you can't sleep because you are worried, go wake up mom! You may think she doesn't want to hear what bothering you, but trust me she does. Within the next couple of years, you and mom are going to get really close. She might even end up being one of your bestfriends.

You got a lot of living to do so enjoy it. These five years will be over before you even know it. Curious of what your life looks like now, well here is an insight: You go to a big university, you are a nanny to two beautiful little girls, you have your nose pierced, two tattoos, two adorable dogs, and your single looking for Mr. Right. Good luck and live it up!

Sincerely,

You