Spring Dreaming - Question 4

Question 4 - List 10 things you would tell your 16-year-old self

- It's okay to have sex with the person you love. Be safe about it, but don't think you're a bad person (or a slut) because you want to.
- Get a job. It's nice to not "have" to work, but you have no idea how to spend and save money until you don't have any. Mom and Dad won't be there forever.
- Your body is beautiful. You don't "need" to lose 10 lbs. Stop obsessing about it.
- You're never going to have big boobs. Get used to it, accept it, and start loving yourself for who you are. It will make your 20's a lot easier.
- All the stupid stuff you want to do? Do it. Play. All the time.
- College is right around the corner. GO TO UCLA!! Listen to Dad and don't take the "safe" choice. Life will always offer a safe choice. Now is the time to take a chance.
- Practice more. You need it. You're good, but you can be great if you work harder. Work harder.
- Invest. Go to Grandpa Lou and ask him to help you, introduce you to someone to invest with. Even a little money now will change your life later.
- Keep a more thorough journal. Don't just write "I'm mad at mom." Tell the future you why you're mad and what you're feeling. Get it all out there and then learn from it.
- Hug Mom and Dad and Cristin for me. I know right now you're probably at odds with them about something. But one day they won't be there for you to hug. Take that time now.

See you tomorrow!