Note to Self
26 Jun 2011 Comments Off
Dear 16-Year-Old Me,
Now that I’ve been around the block a couple of times, there are some things I’ve been wanting to tell you, things I’ve learned about you and me that would have come in handy back when I was you. Hindsight being 20-20 and all that, there are a few things we did that were pretty stupid, but also things that set us in motion to be the person we are today.
First, learn to suppress and control emotion now and you will be set for your future as a robot.
Second, you really need to stand up for yourself. When you see something is wrong, or have an opinion, say it. Don’t worry about what people might think of you, just be straight up. In your future, you get pretty good at making people laugh by making fun of yourself, and you might think that would be a pretty dumb thing to do in a crowd of your peers who feed on the weakness of others, but trust me, it’s better than living in the fear of being disliked as yourself.
Third, you are good at some things and not others. You’re a perfectionist and you think you need to master everything you try, but you don’t. There are some things you just can’t do well, but your not being a Mathemagician won’t cause the apocalypse. I’m not saying give up on Math, but there’s no need to feel like a failure when you just can’t get it. However, be advised that you have no hope of improving your atrocious kitchen skills. Give up on that side project immediately and the whole world will be better off.
Fourth. In the future, when you have a chance to do something crazy that will change your life, take it. Don’t worry about what other people want you to do with your future, and don’t set huge goals containing loads of Math that you may not be able to achieve. You already know what you want, you just don’t know it yet.
Finally, though you might be mocked as Giraffe Girl now, being Giraffe Girl somehow becomes a real asset in the future. But fair warning: you will always have the same trouble finding pants long enough for your spindly legs.
