Dear 16 year old me

Feeling inspired by Hayley and Charli I decided to write myself a letter,

Dear 16 year old me,

What a day to celebrate your birthday…with a GCSE. You probably should have studied more, so try and cram in as much as you can before your next one. Don’t pick your A-Level subjects based on what your friends are doing or how much you like the teacher.

You get a lot of trust this year when your parents let you go out to over 18 discos. You don’t have to drink just because it’s served. You always do stupid things when your drunk and sometimes it’s not worth it. The embarrassment will be worse than the hangovers sometimes.

You will get hurt by boys that you think you love them…but guess what? You don’t love them so don’t cry so much. You will realise in time that they aren’t worth it. Boys will come and go until you know you have met the right one and believe me you will know. The boy you least expect will turn out to be the love of your life. Don’t let people try and break you up and stop listening to stupid rumours. And don’t try and convince yourself that you didn’t kiss him when you know you did. Some day you will be grateful of it.

Some friends will start to leave you out a little bit because they are in “love”. Get used to it because even though three of you hang about together, these friends will always be closer and have more in common. Don’t forget other friends that are a year younger than you...these might just turn out to be the ones that believe in you more.

Don’t take your figure for granted. Stop eating as much rubbish and drinking as much vodka. Go to the gym and keep an eye on your waistline. Keep your belly button piercing in because you are not as fat as you think. You might want to calm down on the fake tanning because orange is not a good look on you. And all your hair off your face does NOT suit you.

Never let anyone put you down or tell you that you aren’t smart enough because you are. Not everyone at school is going to like you so don’t let it get you down. You are worth more than them. Talk about problems instead if bottling them up.

So 16 year old me I have just a few more words. Be yourself and don’t change because you think people want you to. Someday someone is going to love you for you.

 Love, Your 21 year old self

xx