Inspired by an article i read in the Telegraph this weekend...
Dear Me,
Here you are 16 - and things are going well....you are smart, beautiful and healthy, keep doing what you're doing. Don't get complacent, you're supposed to get the best grades at A-Level, work hard, you aren't naturally that intelligent that you can do nothing, you still have to do something. Don't follow the crowd - Oxbridge IS cool - you'll see who's laughing when you have graduated with a good degree from one of the best universities in the world.
Stand up for what you believe in and be nice to those around you - its not cool to be rude, some people might think you have a bad attitude or are even a bully. DON'T smoke that Silk Cut by the garage - actually smoke it, realise you hate it and never touch the things again. Smoking is for losers, and don't forget the letter you wrote to you father after watching the smoking video in biology? That's right - its selfish, it affects everyone else around you, and its not pretty.
Keep up with the sports - you're an amazing swimmer, a decent netballer and not so bad at tennis - but watch out for your knees - they will be troublesome as you get older!
I know you're not worried about boys, but when you do get involved, don't rush, take it easy - every guy takes a little piece of your heart, make sure you have enough to give when the right person comes along.
Try not to make things a bigger deal than they are, accept what is real and be rational in your decisions - having the most attention and being the most popular doesn't win you the race in the long run.
Don't let people tell you that you cant sing or dance - you can! You might not be the best but that's not a reason to do it. Oh and for gods sake smile, all those photos and you pout or look moody in them all - your teeth are cute, look after them and rest assured that one day they will be bigger and better!
Savour that flat stomach of yours, you know how you wonder how people can have tummies like that and why don't they just eat less? You too will have a tummy like that one day, and its not to do with eating, its called getting old. Also, your thighs are THIN, how I am jealous - a size 8 is perfect for your age. Make the most of it, wear ridiculous clothes while you can, but maybe skip the hair dye, brown hair is meant to be brown, it goes best with your skin.
Other than those things I cant think of anything else - just listen to your heart more and follow your dreams - not your friends or boyfriends.
With love, and we will meet one day, x
PS not medicine, law, that's what you should do.
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