Dear 16 year old me.

I saw this on Dizzy Brunette's blog the other day, and thought it would be a great idea to try myself, as there is a lot I would say to my 16 year old self!

1. First of all let's talk about the hair, yeah i know you want your hair to look like it did when you were 5, but it's just not going to happen. And a pre warning - in a year you're going to accidentally dye it black and spend two days crying about it.

2. No it is not okay to be dumped 3 times by the same guy in a year. It hurts to let him go, but you do and you feel so much better about it.

3. The people you have tried really hard to fit in with, please don't go along with their peer pressure and trying to be like them, be yourself and do what you want to do. Their friendships won't last long.

4. Enjoy your performing arts classes, make the most of it, because in a few years time you'll miss singing, dancing and performing so much it almost hurts.

5. Learn how to apply false eyelashes properly, or just don't wear them. Ever. At all.

6. Don't waste your money on buying 17 dazzle dust pots from Barry M in the most extravagant colours you can find,  you will not use them as much as you think.

7. The huge side fringe doesn't look good on you. Just stop.

8. The friends you've had since year 7, they are going to be friends you have for life.

9. You don't need to know exactly what career you're going into. You're not gonna know in 5 years either, and that's okay.

10. That enthusiasm and craziness you have for everything, keep it. It's a great thing to have.

11. Boys are not the be all and end all. Spend time with your friends, you will cherish those memories a lot more.

12. Revise a little bit more for your exams.

13. When it hits your 17th Birthday, apply for your provisional liscence and start driving lessons. Don't decide to spend the £50 on clothes instead. Trust me, you regret that one when you're 20 and still getting lifts from your parents.

14. You don't need to shop at topshop all the time to fit in or look good. Buy clothes that you like, not what everyone else is wearing.

15. Don't let your bad experiences stop you from trusting others. Don't close off your heart, there are good people in the world who will treat you right.

16. Make the most of every moment and opportunity. You are going to make so many memories that you'll treasure for a long time.

Lots of love,

The older version of you.

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