Inspired by a Facebook post:
http://maryschmidt.tumblr.com/post/58728762311/25-things-i-want-myself-to-know-at-25
1. You are NOT stupid. You are nothing LESS than SMART. In fact, you are so incredibly, outstandingly, surprisingly brilliant sometimes that it scares me. So doctors have told you that you have ADHD? WHO CARES?! Go on a run, ride your skateboard around, listen to music. Anything that works to calm your body and mind. Once you're calm, do some homework. If you have trouble, ask for help. There is nothing wrong with you except that you let other people tell you that there is something wrong with you. You are strong, you are funny, you are intelligent, you are impressive. Now convince yourself of that.
2. Don't let yourself look like a greasy trouble maker. In the long run, everyone will appreciate you more, and you will appreciate yourself, if you give yourself the care you deserve! Cut your hair, wash your pants, and disinfect your shoes/socks sometimes. Don't worry, I looked like a greasy trouble maker until high school. It wasn't pretty. :)
3. I know how much you want to grow up, fit in, feel valued, and get away. Slow down, you're only a kid once. Slow down, let Mom worry about the bills. Slow down, and do your job: do well in school, have fun, be carefree. Trust me, that luxury goes away pretty quickly and you're not helping yourself by trying to speed it up.
4. Find a hobby BESIDES skating and driving Mom crazy. Discovering things you like leads to finding a passion in life.
5. School is important. I think I've said that before? Go to school, do your work. You won't regret that later! What you will regret is NOT going to school and NOT doing your work. Especially when you have to start paying for it.
6. Video games are a good form of stress release. Play them often, but not when you have other responsibilities that you're avoiding. Das bad, bro.
7. Life is hard, money sucks, yet everyone wishes they had more of it. Don't focus on what you don't have. Instead focus on what you do have. However, don't be afraid to ask family for things you need, such as clothes, school supplies, and other such necessities.
8. Be a little nicer to Chawnie. And when she isn't being nice, be a little more patient with Chawnie. She's your sister and she's most likely to be your long-term friend, through thick and thin, when no one else is. That goes for me too. No back talking. And call me more, you poop.
9. Remember grandparents too. If I give you Papa's number, will you call him more? He's a good friend to have.
10. I'm glad you're not a Facebook fiend. Don't change that.
11. Look to the future more, and be excited about it. Think, "I'm SO going to get an A on this test!", "Hmm, where could I venture to next summer? Hopefully somewhere new!", "What classes will I be interested in high school?", "What sports do I want to play?", "What do I want to do after high school?"And if any of that is too expensive, come talk to me. I know how to work the system, plus I have extra money to spend from time to time.
12. Stay weird. It's a family trait we have to pass on.
13. Girls are icky until you're in college. Just think of girls as succubi. Run away from them, quickly.
14. I love you very much Col-luh-lin. You're pretty cool, I guess. Though not as cool as I am. 'Cause I have a pretty kitty and for that reason I am the best in the world. Observe:
