...I've been a bit slack on the Dear 16 Year Old Me posts, but a few weeks ago Krysten from After 'I Do' e-mailed me this really wonderful letter that has really made me want to post some more Dear 16 Year Old Me letters, so look out for more this week! Thanks Krysten for taking part, and for spurring me on!
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{16 year old Krysten (left)}
{26 year old Krysten}
Dear 16 Year Old Krysten,
Oh my. I know right now it feels like time is going SO SLOW but live it up - because one day you will look back and wonder how on earth 10 years went by so fast. You will remember the time when you were 16 and think about how carefree everything was even though right now it seems like every day is a new drama.
I know you're feeling pretty boy crazy right now and that doesn't go away anytime soon. But here are some hints: You're going to ask that boy from YIG out. More than once. And he's going to turn you down. Every time. But eventually you'll come to see that you're better off as friends. I also know you're worried that you're NEVER going to get your first kiss but it happens and it's INCREDIBLE. More than worth the wait. You're going to date - quite a lot actually. And you're going to get your heart broken. But then one day you're going to meet this tall, lanky dark eyed boy (yes, he has the brown eyes you LOVE) and you're going to get married to him. So stop worrying!
I know things with your parents are a little rough right now but they honestly have your best interests at heart. I know it may not seem like this now but one day you're going to end up realizing that you are so darn lucky to have them as parents. Try to see their side of things and don't yell so much! It only gets everyone upset and in the end it does nothing for anyone.
Most of all, be happy with yourself. Quit worrying about that small tummy you have. Stop wondering if you're the only teenager that doesn't drink or do drugs (frankly, that's refreshing). Have the time of your life because you're only young once - stop wanting to grow up so fast! Dancing and sing and enjoy life. Oh and who cares if you have a unique laugh, you're going to learn that the things that make you unique are the best things about you.
I have to warn you that you do have some difficult times ahead. But you're going to get through them and they're going to make you strong. But you also have some wonderful, amazing, crazy times ahead. Live in the moment and ENJOY. And don't forget to smile.
Love, 26 Year Old Krysten
P.S. Please don't get that glittery, low cut blue top the summer of 2003. It's ugly.
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{16 year old Krysten (left)}
{26 year old Krysten}Dear 16 Year Old Krysten,
Oh my. I know right now it feels like time is going SO SLOW but live it up - because one day you will look back and wonder how on earth 10 years went by so fast. You will remember the time when you were 16 and think about how carefree everything was even though right now it seems like every day is a new drama.
I know you're feeling pretty boy crazy right now and that doesn't go away anytime soon. But here are some hints: You're going to ask that boy from YIG out. More than once. And he's going to turn you down. Every time. But eventually you'll come to see that you're better off as friends. I also know you're worried that you're NEVER going to get your first kiss but it happens and it's INCREDIBLE. More than worth the wait. You're going to date - quite a lot actually. And you're going to get your heart broken. But then one day you're going to meet this tall, lanky dark eyed boy (yes, he has the brown eyes you LOVE) and you're going to get married to him. So stop worrying!
I know things with your parents are a little rough right now but they honestly have your best interests at heart. I know it may not seem like this now but one day you're going to end up realizing that you are so darn lucky to have them as parents. Try to see their side of things and don't yell so much! It only gets everyone upset and in the end it does nothing for anyone.
Most of all, be happy with yourself. Quit worrying about that small tummy you have. Stop wondering if you're the only teenager that doesn't drink or do drugs (frankly, that's refreshing). Have the time of your life because you're only young once - stop wanting to grow up so fast! Dancing and sing and enjoy life. Oh and who cares if you have a unique laugh, you're going to learn that the things that make you unique are the best things about you.
I have to warn you that you do have some difficult times ahead. But you're going to get through them and they're going to make you strong. But you also have some wonderful, amazing, crazy times ahead. Live in the moment and ENJOY. And don't forget to smile.
Love, 26 Year Old Krysten
P.S. Please don't get that glittery, low cut blue top the summer of 2003. It's ugly.
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Thanks to much Wendy! This was so much fun to do and remembering myself back when I was 16 was, well, a little bittersweet but pretty great too!
ReplyDeleteLove this feature and I can't wait to read other letters! Have a wonderful day lady!
check it out:
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I adore this so much! I want to write one! I feel like there is so much I could say to a 16 year old me!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Krysten.
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Hannah Katy
that is too cute and funny and many of the same things i would write my 16 year old self!
ReplyDeleteGreat letter! I'm loving my twenties but sometimes I yearn for the carefree days of 16.
ReplyDeleteAw I've missed the 'Dear 16 Year Old Me' feature - glad to see it back :)
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I love Krysten's letter. It's wonderful! I'd expect no less from her though!
ReplyDeleteGreat letter, Krysten! I love the advice about the blue top:)
ReplyDeleteNic to see the Dear 16 posts up again. Thanks, Krysten! PS: Every day remains a drama!
ReplyDeletelove krysten. xoxo
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