Write a letter to yourself.

[Jennn]

(I'm not sure if you've already got this, 'cause I haven't been here too long.)

Sooo, I saw this on another forum, and thought it was an interesting idea.
Basically, if you could write a letter to yourself 5 years ago, what would you say?

Mine would be:
Jen,
You're gay, and no, it's not disgusting.
Stop trying to fit in with the other girls in your year. You know you feel like an idiot in tight jeans, and girly clothes, and you probably look like one too. Get your hair cut off like you've always wanted to, and wear what you feel comfortable in. (head in the direction of the boys/mens department)

Your parents are going to get divorced. Be prepared for it. Don't let it come as such a shock, and appreciate every second you have with them together now. Your Mum might tell you they'd never split up, but this will change. She no longer loves your Dad.
Your Grandad's going to die on your birthday- look after your Dad, and make the most of seeing your cousins all together, even if it is at the funeral. It's the last time you'll all be together.

In five years time, you'll still be as confused as you are now, but you'll know what you're confused about.

Save up some money, learn to play the piano.

Good luck.

I'd have to say to myself five years in the past;

Stop being scared and just go for what you want, You'r gay and nothing going to change you and you only live once so just tell him how you feel befor the chance is taken away. Everything you feel is ok and no-one should tell you otherwise, don't start playing computer games it will ruin you'r social life and keep you'r freinds close.

(the lottery numbers for next week are...)

[Techcompu2]

I am not sure what I would say to myself 5 years ago but the website http://www.futureme.org/ lets you write an email to yourself that will be sent to you on a specific date of your choice

[Alannah26]

Hmmm... 5 years ago.

You like your best friend. She's straight. She's gonna leave you. Get over it.
You will get into the uni you want, you just have to work your ass off.
Oh and you're not straight by the way.

[Enzian]

Dear me 5 years ago,

Calm down. Worrying about not having a girlfriend is probably a waste of energy. While you're at it, it might be a good idea to stop using the word 'gay' in a derogatory sense. Just because everyone else does it isn't a good reason for you/me to do it too.

Dear Legnaj,
Your gay, he isnt, he will date her and they will forget about you. Help the other him insted. Come out after you read this because he #1 already knows. Dont go to the talahassee trip because you wont get any sleep untilll the week long trip is over... and i men all of them. Dont switch brother's tires for yours, they break and you might have a really bad accident. Tell your aunt to cut off her breast asap if she wants to live to see her children get married. Study harder or your going to have a lot of what if's. Come out to band people mainly that cutie, yup you were right, he's gay too, dont tell sara. Dont buy the PS3, waste of time. save up because youll need the money later. Sleep in your car on the 8th of august so you wont have problems with personal security issues. Dont work at marble slab, you can do better. youll be stuck there for a while. stay at coldstone your tips will be amazing. Tell brit to dump that loser cheating porn-addict boyfirend of her's. Love life because it loves you. I love you and you will in time learn to love yourself.

[LornTehViking]

To me, every day of my life before and after today:

Watch the Rachel Maddow Show.
No other show matters.
News is good, she's hilarious, she's cute, NOTHING ELSE IS COMPARABLE.

[L|L]

Dearest 18 year-old Liam,

In the next ten years, do it all over again! Take pictures this time, please.

Ciao,
28 year-old Liam

[BeautifulStranger]

Dear Tyler,
Well, you made it to 17! You're not dead yet! That's the good news though...

The bad news is, you're going to make a lot of mistakes. Unfortunately, I can't tell you what they all are. But I will give you a heads up about a few of them to save you some grief.
Remember very carefully about printed papers. This'll come back to bite you in the ass and force you to come out... in 7th grade. That sucks.
Don't lose your virginity to Chasten that weekend in Traverse City. Right now you have no idea who he is or where Traverse City is (you're moving to Michigan, by the way!) but that has been one of my biggest regrets in life. I don't want you to feel the same.
You'll meet an awesome and amazing guy named Mike. You'll also meet a fun guy named Terry. You'll introduce Mike to Terry and they'll cheat on you. There's a heads-up... Be ready for it.
When you're at State Honors Choir, don't be afraid to talk to the cute boy with the really adorable ears. His name is Bill. You'll start dating him eventually. Just, when you're with him, relax. Breathe and take things easy, don't emotionally break-down over everything. Mike will have left you with some deep scars, but you WILL be okay!

I hope this helps you...
- Tyler

P.S. I forgot to mention one major detail... You're going to Germany

[Maddy]

Dear Maddy of 2004,
At the moment, you're 13 and at the start of year 8. You have a crush on your best friend, C, but are trying to like a guy you know, P, as a cover story. C and P are going to hook up and you're going to throw a fit. It might be a good idea to admit to yourself that you like her, not him, because pretending it doesn't exist isn't going to make it go away.
You've not long met a girl. You know who I'm talking about - blonde, blue eyes, new to your school. Be careful. Don't trust her any further than you can throw her. Don't get caught in her web. Don't give her your heart. Don't listen to what she tells you about how she can drop you and find someone else any time so you'd better not complain about her cheating on you. Don't let her convince you that you're ugly and worthless. Because if you do, it'll take a fucking long time to get over it all.
By the way, you'll get 88% for your midyear maths exam. When your teacher pulls you aside to tell you that's a "disappointing" mark, laugh at her, and don't believe her.

[zaff91]

Dear Me 5 years ago,

I miss you.
I really miss you.

Love,
Me.

[Just Adam]

id say your an idiot and youll always be an idiot unless you put down that tv remote and pick that maths book back up and for gods sake stop eating and go for a jog you fat piece of.....oh by the way your mums about to die and your gay bye... p.s light colours dont suit you bye


it would be tough love on myself but i need some tough loving lol

[Eleanor Rigby]

Dear me 2004,

I know you are facing a big mess in your love life right now. the problem is, 5 years later, I still don't know what choice would have been the right one...

Love is a cruel thing sometimes.

Love from a later yourself, Eleanor

[Mr Bojangles]

Dear 10 Year old Drew

Life's been pretty fun these past few years, but you're moving to Trinidad. This will be quite a culture shock, but you'll meet some great people. You're going to have to watch out for the hobo at the back of Jenny's Wok. He gives you those odd stickers, and your entrance into the world of drugs has begun. You'll then meet this lovely girl called heather. She's amazing. Oh, also - Baba Katija dies. Which is good, Parkinsons isn't too fun. But heather, she'll be the first, and the only girl you'll ever love -then everything goes a bit crazy after the whole HIV thing, then she dies. Sad, I know, but you don't handle it well. That, along with all the other pressures of life at the time drive you to attempting suicide. You're not gonna be happy for a few years. Sorry to make life seem so bleak, but alas, it is. But you keep on battling regardless.

Love - Your later self

[Filip]

Dear 14-year old me:

Because you're a scifi-nerd, you have already planned for this possibility, and set a safeword to authenticate this message, so here it is: I know you keep your porn magazines in a folder you cleverly hid by taping it under the second drawer of your desk.

Now, the bad news: I'm not pleased at all by the actions you're about to take. You know N, that hot new boy at school? You are, indeed crushing on him. And no, he's not gay, but he'd be one hell of a friend. And if you drive him away, you'll regret it for years and years.
And yes, this does mean you're gay. It's not a phase, and in fact, it's not all that bad. Some of your friends are gay too (though at the point when yopu receive this they don't know it yet). And every single one of your friends is totally accepting of whatever you turn out to be. Always keep that in mind.

One more bit of bad news: your plan of making it to world emperor by cleverly manipulating the Y2K chaos is doomed to failure

Oh, and keep studying: you'll end up with a fabulous, well-paying job if you do.

Enjoy every day with your family. It's not going to last.

Love, your 25 year old self

[Scentedcandle]

Dear 13year old me!


Life seems sweet and care free now doesnt it, well make the most of it ok cuz things are going to get hard for you soon, Mum and Dad get a divore so be ready for and it might save some of the heart ach and just reamber this is for the best! Jb Will pass on but rember he loved you very much.. Try hard at school and never settle for anything less than u desve becuase you can pass 7th form but yourl needa belive in yourself. Dont start work at cd beacuse it will ruian ur life, yourl met a girl and fall head of heals for her and yourl take a very long time to get over her and yourl fail school if you work ther, yourl have your heart broken morwe than once but keep you friends close!
yourl be ok
good luck

[sapphicvariety]

hmmm... a letter to a 12 year old me?

Dear Kayla,
You've recently developed an obsession with the play/movie Rent. You know that funny feeling you get when you see Idina Menzel in those leather pants? Yeah, that's because you're a lesbian.
Sincerely,
Future Kayla

PS for gods sake green day isnt that good, you should start listening to other music. sheesh.

[Lizz K]

Lizz,
Be prepared to figure out you're gay. You won't care because, well c'mon now. But you're going to get your heart broken a good 5 times within the span of 6 months. Don't get back with Ben, he's just going to hurt you. Trust me. Also, leave. Graduate in 2 years if you can, not 3. Because seriously, mom gets nuts. Don't go to those parties, and stay away from the mall the day before twirp, you idiot. Remember that straight girls don't like you.

Future you

PS. The Maine is and always will be the best so believe that forever.

[Apocalypte]

Dear 19 (almost 20) year old me:

Your friends aren't going to bite you if you come out to them, in fact they are expecting it. You're just delaying the inevitable there. Also, don't go out with Charlie or Neil in an attempt to convince yourself that you're not completely and utterly gay, it's just going to be frustrating for all concerned.

Start studying for your exams, you're about to find out that summer resits suck monkey testicles. 5 years from now you're going to be kicking your own ass for messing up college early on, and trying to work out how to finish the maths degree you will drop out of in 2005.

Buy your Metallica tickets now, if you'd bought them in March instead of June you'd have gotten into the pit. Be prepared to defend your ribs during Slipknot, and be prepared to act as a 135 pound human shield for your really tiny friend for half the gig.

On a vaguely related note to that - enjoy being 135lbs. You're going to put on 75lbs when you get addicted to a certain MMO, and then lose 50lbs when you quit it. Don't do that, being a UK size 12 was nice.

Apart from that - have fun, and PLEASE have some consideration for your liver!

- Future JoJo -

[Behling]

Dear 11 year old me
Brace yourself, life is gonna get pretty crazy in the years to come, just sit back and enjoy it, and don't take it seriously
Brian