Do you all know that Brad Paisley song, "Letter to Me?" It talks about what he would do if he could write a letter to himself at 17 to help him through life. 17 was truly an awesome year in my 2 decades of life when I think back to it. A lot of changes, a lot of fights, a lot of love, a lot of tears, a lot of laughter...
I want to write a letter to myself as Brad did, just to reflect and reminiscence on the good times and see what i would have done differently.
Here it goes:
"If i could write a letter to me, and send it back to myself at 17....First off Cass, on your birthday wear an extra pad to save Kyle Christian the horror of seeing blood on the seat of Tori's car. Sorry Ky. & Tor, but don't worry, it comes out. Try harder in seminary, try to get more out of it. The church is true and you need to realize that now before you do something super dumb. Don't buy that pink too too looking homecoming dress, it doesn't make you look good event though you think it does, oh well, it was fun anyway.
When Kyle breaks his collar bone, be there for him to comfort him. Just be support and loving. Oh, also, when he tells you he loves you, don't be awkward, say it back quickly you goon. He is the best thing that will ever happen to you in the next few years.
Don't cheat in chemistry, you WILL get caught. Luckily you're cute so you never seem to get into too much trouble.
When Kyle gets mad at you for not wanting to "go farther" with him, don't give in. You're a strong girl and don't need a boy to make you happy.
Avoid the pointless fights with him in general. Have fun with your friends and have fun with him, but know how to balance it, you don't want to turn into one of those girls who is always with her boyfriend. No fun.
Spend more time with your family. Don't work so much, especially on Sundays, its not worth it in the long run. Save you money and don't spend it all on clothes.
Enjoy Christmas, don't be awkward and intimidated by Kyle's family.
Dont do what you did on Chad's birthday. It isnt worth it. It got you into trouble and even though Kyle forgave you, it caused more problems in the long run.
Dont fret about NHS, you will get in.
Prom was the bomb. Don't be so obsessed over your weight. You will look beautiful no matter what.
When you wanna go park out by the YMCA, don't, on second thought, that one ends up kind of funny.
Enjoy the little things. Appreciate everyone. Work hard in school but play harder. You had the time of your life that year and made some of the best friends that are still around today."
While yes, there are things I would have wished didn't happen, I have no regrets. I learned from my mistakes. Those mistakes make me who I am today. Without them, I don't know who i would be today. They made me stronger and have a stronger love and testimony for the gospel and Atonement. In 20 years I'll probably want to write a letter to myself at 20, but hey, all i can do now is live my life with a positive outlook, enjoy the little things, and love everyone.
Live your life to it's fullest <3
