Dear 16-year-old me,

Dear 16-year-old me,

I know you are not feeling very happy right now, you always feel like you are missing out on something. But trust me, you are not. You are on the right track.

It might be what everyone says, but you should really pay attention to school. You are bright, and you will do well, but if you dont try your best, you ll look back one day and realize that you could have done so much better. If only you tried. I know you dont care much about the future right now, all you want to do is live the present, go out and have fun, spend time with your friends, and get a nice boyfriend, but- another cliche- you have lots of time for all this. And you will do all of these things in excess, so why not sit down and really think what you want to do with your life, and then go for it? Im not sure it will work, but if it does, maybe when you are almost 28, you ll be able to say that you do what you love. Talk to people about their careers, think and dream about your own and then work hard to achieve your goals and I promise you, it will be worth it.

Its hard being 16. There is so much pressure on you right now. Not just school, you have your english exams, and your piano exams and all that shit. But I know that you dont really care about that. You want to look good and you want to be popular, and have lots of friends. Well, once the zits go away, you ll look good enough and believe me, no matter what you do, there will be people who hate your guts. You cant be liked by everyone, so please stop trying. You are wasting time and energy. Why dont you try finding people that You really like, and get close to them, instead of approaching those who look and act cool, but are really just empty on the inside? You ll have a lot more fun that way.

So you are 16 and you never had a real boyfriend? Congratulations! You have saved yourself a lot of trouble! It seems to you like you have an obvious transmittable disease which stops boys from asking you out and no matter what anyone says you just want whoever you have a crush on these days to call you and ask you out. Well, listen, you are not ready yet. Several first attempts will go terribly wrong and then you ll finally meet a wonderful person and you ll spend several adventurous years with that person. I really hope you act reasonably and try not to suffer too much for this person. Even though you will love him deeply, trust me, you will love again. I cant say anything more, I ll ruin the element of suprise, but remember that life goes on.. Keep the good memories and dont look back. If you manage to do that, you ll live a happier life.

I guess what Im trying to say is, dont worry too much and dont be afraid. Lots of good things are waiting to happen. Bad things too, but you can face them better than you think. You dont know it, but you are quite strong! Overcome your fears and enjoy the moment.. and please take lots of pictures! And avoid tequila shots, it can only end bad!

One last thing. Every person you meet is unique and has a lot to give you. But you cant keep them in your life forever. Accept that. You ll be able to keep in touch though, technology will make it very easy for you! Make the most of the people you meet! They are the ones who will show you who you really are.

I know all the mistakes you are gonna make, 16-year-old me. Dont you worry! It will be worth it!