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What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self?

Maisie

Maisie

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With the benefit of hindsight what advice or warning would you give your 16 year old self?

I would say:

Stay away from Jason. He is trouble.
Stay away from Kelly. He is also trouble.
In fact, stay away from boys for a few years!

That backcombed, bleached hair look isn't a good look. And it will ruin your hair for a long time! (it was the 80's in my defense!)

Don't make eyes at that bus driver. You are asking for trouble.

Don't go on that office skills course. You will hate it. Go straight for childcare. You will love it!

PLEASE DON'T SMOKE THAT STRANGE CIGARETTE!! You will become violently ill and suffer panic attacks for the next 20 years!!!

Don't follow the crowd. You are not a sheep.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Stay away from valium and codeine.

Anthony is a mistake and will break your heart.


Take your studies more seriously.

Don't ignore your physical problem, see a doctor NOW.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Don't slouch.

Stop procastinating.

Floss everyday.

Don't slouch.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Don't get involved with that jackass that will pop up in your life at 20.

Don't go to work for company XYZ. And don't return to work for XYZ fifteen years later.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

That was almost 40 years ago .............. HELLO Kenny! YOU'RE GAY, and it's no big deal.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

When people say "it's WHO you know not WHAT you know" ... BELIEVE IT.

You wouldn't be nearly as worried about what people think of you if you realized how seldom they do. People are mostly concerned about themselves!

Don't worry about having to raise your five siblings if something terrible happens to your parents. Everyone makes it to adulthood (mostly) AOK.

HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Save some of your money from working, don't waste it all on going out!

Don't take out that extra student loan money, not worth the headache later!

Don't stress over mean people, you don't have to talk to them or see them after school is over.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Don't settle in any relationship - make it better or get out.

You ARE worthwhile, intelligent, funny, beautiful and wonderful to be around. Don't believe all that crap other people are telling you - it's not true. :blackeye:

Nobody has the right to put you down. You are just as important as the next guy and you are the world to someone - you just haven't met them yet.

You will survive thru school, get a higher education and in time, appreciate your chosen career path. So at this moment, while homework seems stupid and not cool, the pay off is worth it. Spend more time studying and less time goofing off. :read:

Save your money for diamonds - you're gonna want a WHACK of them in a few years!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

I love the process and the end result. The last several pieces I have come from my collecting the stones and drawing the design and having it made. I love this process and I don't think I'll do it any differently from here on out. In the beginning I was more impulsive, now I really plan and wait on something and make sure it makes sense for be before I commit. I have actually reduced my collection quite a bit over the last 3 years just to be more focused on what I really would like to have and not just accumulating.

For example, I have wanted a DBTY for years. I don't just want to go and buy a pre-made or standard DBTY. I have been buying different funky melee stones in different shapes and colors for awhile. When I finally have enough and save the money to have the chain made then I'll start working on the layout and the spacing, to make something really unique. If I could make the jewelry myself, I would, I really love it!
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

High School will not, in fact, be the best years of your life...so don't sweat it!

I think that's about it. Not that I didn't make mistakes or date the wrong guy or get my heart broken...but I feel like if I didn't go through all that, I wouldn't be who I am today...and I like me! But I did waste a lot of time in High School sweating the small stuff, and I wish I had spent that time on something more productive.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Nothing, really! I made my fair share of dumb decisions, but that's all part of growing up, IMO. Plus it helps that even as a stupid teenager I was smart enough not to do anything colossally stupid. Thanks Mom for having a horror story for EVERYTHING!
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

thing2of2|1324433803|3085707 said:
Nothing, really! I made my fair share of dumb decisions, but that's all part of growing up, IMO. Plus it helps that even as a stupid teenager I was smart enough not to do anything colossally stupid. Thanks Mom for having a horror story for EVERYTHING![/quote]

Haha! I am that mother!!
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Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

thing2of2|1324433803|3085707 said:
Thanks Mom for having a horror story for EVERYTHING!
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HA! I had that mom too. Kept me a virgin into my twenties AND landed me in therapy! (So don't scare the kids TOO much, Maisie!)
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

I would say, you have a great head on your shoulders and great instincts.

You have been very brave, very independent and those are good qualities.

If someone pays you a compliment, let that soak in. Be thankful, rather than pushing them away...

I know you have a hard way in trusting people.

YOU are not damaged goods.

You will get through this and be a better person for it.

And will be a great Mom, so stop thinking you might skip that step...

Forgive.. But don't forget, But the errors of some will never define you.

YOU are a wonderful person.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Buy Yahoo, Apple or Microsoft stock and lots of it.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

This (It's the graduation speech from "Carousel"):

"I can't tell you any sure way to happiness. I only know that you've gotta go out and find it for yourselves.
You can't lean on the success of your parents. That's their success. And don't be held back by their failures.
Makes no difference what they did or didn't do. You just stand on your own two feet.
The world belongs to you as much as to the next fella, so don't give it up.
And try not to be scared of people not liking you, just you try liking them.
And just keep your faith, and your courage, and you'll turn out all right."
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Be brave.
When in doubt, smile it out.
Don't be so self conscious (sp!).
School is not just for talking to your friends and showcasing your new bag/shoes/other hideous fashion choices.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

16... I was starting college in the fall so...

Reality check: you wanting to be a doctor might have something to do with your parents telling you that you're going to be a doctor for as long as you can remember. Keep an open mind and find out what *you* want to do, and know that it's okay if that's something different.

Like Deco said - it really isn't about what you know but who you know!

Your self esteem should have nothing to do with the boys you date. And stay away from Jason. And stop secretly worrying that you'll never find Mr. Right like everyone else does, and that your only option to have a family and kids will be to have an arranged marriage, because there's *no* reason to think that, and you *will* find him one day.

Why on EARTH do you want to put maroon streaks in your hair??
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Go ahead and dye your hair teal.

That's really the only thing. I wouldn't want to trip her up, because I learned so much from my imagined "mistakes." Plus I was such a good kid. I almost wish I'd made more mistakes. I've always been so risk-averse. But then 27-yr-old me is too, so there's no point in trying to advise 16-yr-old me to stop it!
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Gypsy|1324438545|3085782 said:
Buy Yahoo, Apple or Microsoft stock and lots of it.
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Yes!!!!!!!!

And to Thing2--another yes.

cheers--Sharon
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

When you decide to go out with a boy in a different country, for the love of all that is good and holy in this world, BUY PHONE CARDS!
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Be careful what you do when you think you're alone....

You are an individual. What your parents or family have done mean NOTHING to what you will do and who you are.

Stand up for yourself and take the AP classes you know you want.

Read the fine print and never trust a salesman.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Relax. Chill out. It will be ok. Go ahead and get involved with the unsuitable men, don't skip this part. You're going to marry one of them. :bigsmile:
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Face it, kid: you're obsessed with reading. You are going to be an English teacher. Own it. No sense in pretending that you want to do anything else.

P.S. Don't trust Dad when he says he's taking care of your student loan paperwork.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Please don't get me started. I must have been one of the dumbest, most conceited 16 year olds ever to walk the face of the planet. I didn't even "grow up" until I was well into my 30's and I paid dearly for it.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Your biological father is an a**hole. Stop trying for a relationship with him because it will only hurt you more. Instead, realize what an awesome Dad you DO have and start calling him that now, instead of when you're 22 and realize just how amazing he is. Oh and he's the best guy you've ever met, second only to your Granddaddy, so start appreciating that more.
When your mother asks you for honesty to a very specific question..um, just DON'T. She isn't ready to hear it.
You can date Jason for a few months for it really sink in that you DO NOT need crazy in your life. Don't waste more than 3 months with that...that whole extra year you would have but into it is just going to be a mess!
Nick is far too sensitive to be anything more than your friend. Don't think you've made a mistake with that, as it hurts far too many people.
Have fun and party with Megan, but don't spend so damn much money..SAVE IT!
Don't you dare give up on your half sister...it isn't her fault that her mother sucks and you share the same idiot father genes. It is also not her fault that he has a relationship with her and not you. If you drift apart, her mother will not allow you back into your sisters life again. Fight like all get out and bond with her NOW becuase she won't like you very much unless you show her you are not the person her mother says you are. Oh and her mother won't change...you don't have to be nice to her mother OR anyone that treats you badly.
Learn some patience! And smile more about the little things.
Melissa is far too needy...don't even try it!
Take more pictures...you'll laugh a lot more about them than you think!
Oh and ALWAYS put inserts in your heels! Your feet WILL hurt one day, just like your mother warned you they would.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Don't go out with Armon. Don't let anyone tell you you're not good enough to go to college. Get out of town and away from your mom as soon as you can.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Get over yourself!

Don't give up yet. You won't be a teenager forever.
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Brush your teeth better.

That's it. I was a pretty good kid. I was a big nerd (read: loser) in high school so I pretty much concentrated on my studies, graduated valedictorian, got a top scholarship, etc.

What would I say to my 26 year old self is another question...
 
Re: What Advice/Warning would you give your 16 year old self

Wow, I think I could probably warn myself about EVERYBODY and EVERYTHING I was doing back then! However, who you are is a culmination of all of your life experiences, so I think I would allow myself to still do all of those things so that I could learn from them and be who I am today.
 
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