Letter to my 14 year old self.

Dear 14-year-old me,

First of all, you ARE good enough. You are smart, and you are pretty! Stop comparing yourself to those stick thing, perfect-looking girls. They aren't as perfect as they seem. It's ok to have a bad day, but don't let it control your moods and your emotions.

Now, let's talk boys. Stop wasting your time on that silly boy that is mean to you! He will never be good enough for you. All those mean things that he says are because he is weak. You are better than that. There is a boy that you're going to meet very soon that will show you how you're meant to be treated! 

Also, stop being so argumentative with your mother! She knows what she's talking about, and you'll realize that in 2012 when you have a baby girl. All those fights mean absolutely nothing. She only wants what's best for you. 

Right now, you think you want to be a lawyer. That will change, and guess what? That's ok!!! You're meant to be happy, and you'll be surprised by how happy you are by the time you're 24! Just breathe in, breathe out, and enjoy the time you have!

Again, I will say to stop being so hard on yourself. You're not nearly as fat as you think, and those silly girls that make you feel bad are lame. You end up married with an amazing daughter and another one on the way in 2014, and you couldn't be happier.

So, chin up! Suffer through these awkward teenage years. You got this!

Xoxo,

Future You