Happy Birthday: A Letter to my 18 Year Old Self

Today I turn 28.  Hard to believe 10 years ago I graduated high school and was allowed to buy cigarettes and porn {didn’t do either of the latter}.  Thinking back to 10 years ago I have changed a lot, but also have remained the same in some ways.  In honor of 10 years, I have 10 things that I would tell my 18 year old self:

1} Dump that jerk and run as fast as you can – You don’t even like him!

2} Start college at home {community or the closest 4 year school}

3} Relax a little more!  You’re not an adult yet {even though you have been since you were 12}

4} Workout!!!!! {For real!}

5} Food tastes good, but it doesn’t fulfill your emotional needs. {Try a Pink Lady apple!!!!}

6} You already know this, but Chelsea will not be around forever so kiss, hug, and pet her even more than you already do – such a good dog!

7} Sometimes your parents will annoy you, but they will always be the ones you can count on.

8} You and your brother are going to have lots of ups and downs, but he’s going to need you – don’t be AS hard on him as you are. 

9} When you are interning for a radio show, don’t drink Blue Curacaos at the Halloween party to fit in – BIG mistake

10} Everything will work out because you’re going to meet an awesome guy and have an awesome puppy and have an awesome life!

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