Saturday, August 4, 2012

A Month of Natalie - 16 Year Old Me


List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.

*    Go find Jesus RIGHT NOW! He doesn’t look anything like some of the people in your life that    are representing Him.
*    Take care of your body, it is the only you have.
*    If it is against the law, you shouldn’t be doing it. This includes drinking, smoking, and other recreational activities you seem to have found yourself involved in.
*    Pick friends that build you up, that nurture your authentic self, that make you a better person.
*    Don’t think about boys. You don’t even know the wonderful, amazing man that will be your husband right now. Save yourself the heartache.
*    Have fun. Sure being a teenager is hard and there a lot of emotional angst that naturally goes along with it, but if it won’t matter in ten years it doesn’t matter now.
*    Be genuine. If you can’t impress them with who you really are then move on and find a different friend.
*    Embrace yourself, the good, bad, and ugly make up a unique individual who will never again grace the face of this earth. It is fabulous to be different than everyone else
*    School will get you very far. Plan to major in something practical, study, and actually go to class.
*    Treat Brittany and Zachary better. Even now, they need you more than you know.

1 comment :

  1. And don't forget:
    1) Don't yell at your sister "you're wearing my shirt" when you are wearing HER shirt!
    2) Learn to ride a bike now... it will make teaching you kids so much easier.
    3) Listen to your Aunt Dana! : )

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