Dear 13-year-old me,
I hope you get this letter in time because there are a few things I would like you know. You see, being 30 I know a bit more than you do at 13. Of course, you think you know everything because you’re a bit of a wise-crack. But trust me, these things will make your life a little bit easier if you learn them now.
Firstly, discover eyebrow threading immediately. It might take another 15 years to find out about but try and hunt it down asap. It will save you years of heartache over bushy and then wonky eyebrows.
Next, those girls that you think are you friends are not. Wise up to this immediately. They are douchebags and they are not worth your effort. Go and seek out more awesome friends.
When organising a party at your house when your parents are away, try and reduce the guest-list down and don’t lie to the policeman when he comes to the door.
Don’t put up with the bullying. It’s not ok and the teachers need to know sooner.
Keep up with the creative dress sense and enjoy it. Ignore what anyone else says about your style, it’s yours so enjoy it.
Enjoy every minute of life. Don’t worry about useless boys, they’re actually just shy. There is nothing wrong with you. You’re rad.
Finally, you are creative and you can do PE. Ignore everyone who tells you that you are the academic one and not that creative. You are. You know deep down that you are. So keep writing in your notebooks and taking photos because one day this will be what you do to earn pennies.
Enjoy your teens!
Lots of love,
30 year-old me.
x
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