Don't you sometimes wish that you could repeat some parts of life with the knowledge you have now as an adult? It may have saved you from some embarrassment or heart ache, but really though: who are we without our past experiences? For those experiences are what really build our character. So, I thought this would be a fun little walk down memory lane.
Dear Past Self,
Don't worry about what others are doing. Focus on you, your goals, and being the best little person you can be. Also, you are rocking that harem costume.
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| That's me, front row 2nd from left. |
Dear Past Self,
Put your foot down when it comes to wearing clothes that look like drapery or table cloths. Stay true to your own style.
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| Really? Who's idea was this dress? |
Dear Past Self,
Get a little crazy every now and then. It'll be fun and you'll make some memories. Or you'll completely forget about it, but some dear friend will have taken photos of it as proof. Either way. Live it up!
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| Ride 'em Cowgirl! |
Dear Past Self,
Try new things. Don't be shy. You'll never know if you don't try. Like being the high school mascot: one game will be enough for you to know that this isn't your gig, but at least you look cute in pigtail braids.
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| Goooo Chiefs! |
Dear Past Self,
Remember those awesome friends you have in high school are pretty awesome, but don't be afraid to make new ones once you start to part ways. It's good to hold on to these relationships (and I totally miss these girls!), but you're all going different places in the world and sometimes you can't go together. Remember how I told you to worry about yourself and be your own person? That was good advice. Keep listening to it!
If you could write a letter to your past self, what would you say? Join up in the Circle and tell us about it!
What a fun letter to your past! Loved it!
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DeleteI love all these pictures! Man I would tell myself such similar things :)}
ReplyDeleteThanks! One of my friends went to town scanning in old pictures so I have some goodies!
Deletedon't worry about what others are doing & try new things - sound advice! :)
ReplyDeleteI still try to tell myself that now as an adult!
DeleteOoh, I love that you wrote mini letters to your past self. Again, so many great ideas for letters that I wish I had thought of myself! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I love that you said try new things and don't worry about what others are doing. Like Robyn said, they're all words I wish I could tell myself an automatically start doing! :)
Thanks for linking up!
Thanks! I was going for lighthearted. There are so many things we all could have done currently in our past, but then would I be where I am now? This topic really made me think about that!
DeleteThis is fun! Plus, you give a lot of great advice. "Put your foot down when it comes to wearing clothes that look like drapery or table cloths." Ha! This line cracked me up. I have WAY too many pictures of myself wearing similar dresses. Fortunately, it looks like we both eventually learned to "just say no". Ha ha!
ReplyDeleteThat one is not even the worst of the bunch! I specifically remember a long sleeve jumper type get up with pants that my Grandma gave me. I'm pretty sure I DID NOT ever wear it. Even in 2nd grade, I had my limits!
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