So, it's exactly 10:47pm and I'm wide awake. Usually by this time I'm passed out snoring.. My family actually makes fun of how early I like to go to bed. But tonight, there are 10 billion things running through my mind. When will I finish that online test? When am I going to work on my field note? I wonder if this rain will ever go away? I don't wanna go to class tomorrow. And so on and so on. But as I was lying here I decide to go through my sister's Instagram. Why? I have no idea. Cause she's cool. Lol. But I was scrolling and ran across a picture she had posted of my sweet Grandmother. She wrote about how much she missed her and all the things that made her think of her. I realized, why do I worry so much about life's troubles knowing how quickly life passes. So, to my sweet 16 year old Reagan - here are a few things I wish I had known at your age:
Don't stress the little things
Life's not fair and it doesn't allow for second chances. I know in your determined, "change the world" mind that's not something that comes easy for you. Lol. But don't let these next few years pass you by while you're busy saving the world. Your volunteer hours for key club every Saturday morning will not matter 20 years from now when you're wishing you could get breakfast with your cool older sis ;) jk you'll always be able to call me for breakfast. Your GPA will have NO affect on how well you perform in the real world or the family you will raise. Your success in sports will only be a cool memory to look back on after high school. Trust me on this one.
Your worth can never be compromised by something someone says about you
I know high school is tough and kids are mean. Honestly kids are mean in general. Even in college. You know your worth and that will never change by what someone says to you or about you. The boys that talk sh*! are pissed they can't have you. And the girls that talk sh*! are pissed they can't be you. Don't take what someone says who doesn't even know you personal.
LAUGH!!! Laugh until your belly cramps and your eyes pour with water
There's this cheesy little saying & honestly I hate it, but it's so true. "Laughter is the best medicine." Lol I know. But it's true. I've always believed if you can find something to laugh about in even the worst situations you're never going to be sad for long and you will always be a happy person. Laugh at the mean people. Laugh at the stupid people who talk out of the side of their mouth. Laugh at the poor boy you just saw trip over his own feet. Laugh at yourself for tripping over your own feet. Laugh when you make mistake after mistake cause honestly, it's comical to make some of the mistakes you're GOING to make... Over and over and over again.
Never for one second think you're alone
I've adored you since Dad came in the waiting room and told Thomas and I you were a girl. I've even adored you through your blue tu-tu, curly hair, head butting days. ;) You always have me. I'm always on your side. I'm always there to pull someone's hair out when your your feelings are hurt. I'll always hate the boy you hate(at that time) LOL. I'll always be mad at the friend that wasn't much of a friend to you. And I'll always be that friend who will ALWAYS be your friend.. You also have mom.. Duh. She's a pretty great friend too. ;) You are the Georgia to my Savannah, and you are loved more than you will ever know :)
Even though we're complete opposites and you already have your entire life figured out while I can't even keep up with my shoes LOL you will always be the person for me. Love you my Ray of sunshine. Keep on keepin on smilin
Oh and when you're older and have a way better wardrobe than me, don't forget how used you steal my clothes :)
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