Letter To Me meme :)
Dear VA,
I'm calling you VA because a very good friend will nickname you that and it will stick with you for your life. There are so many things I could tell you about the future. The first being, its not going to turn out like you expect it to. I know you like to be in control of your life. Well learn now, you won't be. let go and let someone else have it for a while.
Where to start-Stop and enjoy life. Don't be in soo much of a hurry to grow up. Be a teenager. Enjoy your activities. When you get to college. Join a bunch of different groups. I won't tell you not to join a sorority, but if you do-join D'Phi's. there were a bunch of people you became friends with in it. Don't quit band just because you want to spend more time with your boyfriend. You'll regret it later-trust me. Oh and join OSG early. You won't have heard of it before sophmore year-but look for it. and if the guys want to game after break-so what! have fun with being with your friends because you'll miss them when you need them the most
I'd say don't date anyone, but....I know you. Go ahead and date. but have fun with it. Don't tie yourself down. Marriage will happen when the time is right. And with the right person. Don't lose your heart to every guy you go out with. Don't be in a hurry to get married. Take your time and make sure it is right.
And when you do get married. Appreciate what you have, because who knows how long you will have it for. You can only be you, you can't change the world. And don't wait so long to have kids. everyone will tell you that you'll never be ready. Don't be stubborn. listen to them. And watch your finances closer. You don't have a money tree in the backyard.
Jobs-I'm not sure what to tell you here. lol. (oh that means laugh out loud-learn text speak-you'll need it) Don't stay at WESCO so long I guess. keep looking. Maybe interview the second time with Black Box. see how that goes.
STAY off the computer games. they are nothing but trouble. And don't let your husband talk you into role playing with other guys. don't flirt at all if need be. Just be yourself. Be true to what you believe. Don't give up on them. You have values, believe in them.
There's so much I could probably tell you-but I know you. Your way is the only way is right. But you'll find out it isn't. Listen to advice-you'll get some good advice over the years. But don't be a control freak, watch your temper and accept that you can't change the world.
And most of all. Life is short. Enjoy it while you can. There will come a time when you wonder whether you've lived enough and you'll find out you were naive in a lot of things. So go out and enjoy yourself. Stop and smell the roses.
You'll make some great friends over the years. Stay in contact with them because they will get you through some difficult times. I wish someone could tell me what the future will bring, because while things look uncertain to you now, you have no idea how uncertain things will get as you get older and go through various life events. And you'll find that everything you believe in, may not be true at all. You will question your belief system. You have to do what you think is right. Always be open to new possibilities though because where one door closes, another one opens.
I could write pages and give away the future, but that isn't what you're supposed to do. because then you alter it dramatically. But maybe by writing this something will change the direction your life takes. Who knows. But enjoy it while you can.