7 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self {Listable Life}

Listable Life got off to a great start last week with over 20 linkers! I went to each and every one and read so many fabulous lists that helped me get to know you all better. The most popular prompt last week was 10 Songs That Remind Me Of My Youth and HOLY FLASHBACK was it fun to read those posts!

Good stuff.

So, for this week’s Listable Life, I gave the following three prompts:

5 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self

5 All Time Favorite TV Shows or Movies

5 Fashion Trends You Wish You Had Not Taken Part Of. 

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So, while I was tempted to do the fashion trends post, I felt I did a good job showing off my fabulous fashion sense from my youth with last week’s Listable Life. Although… admittedly…you will be seeing a bit more of that fantastic fashionista in this post as well.

Apparently, embarrassing myself is becoming a trend.

Five  Seven Things I’d Tell My Younger Self

1.) I’d tell  this girl….

Just. Say. No. to good intentioned girlfriends of your father. She means well…but she truly has no idea what she’s talking about.

Perming the bangs? Seriously?!

I’d also tell my younger self how to use a flat iron.

{Ahem}

In addition to that, I’d say, when you smile, you are still pretty – even if your teeth are all jacked up. You can’t do anything about that right now, so own it. Confidence is half the battle. When you’re 24 and done putting yourself through school – you’ll finally make that long awaited change and it will feel good to have earned and paid for every last cent of that transformation.

Oh…and those two boys you crushed on, who didn’t give you the time of day… you’re way cuter than their wives will be.

Just sayin’

2.) Your college years will be fun. But take it easy on the partying  M’Kay? There is such a thing as too much fun and the stupidity that comes with that..and… you are not this cool….

{Every time I see this photo…I die laughing…it’s too much}

Also, I’d say,  keep up the solid collegiate work, because being an honors grad, while working full time to support yourself will be one of your biggest accomplishments.

Just lose the blue glasses. And the middrift. And the ridiculous face.

Moving on….

One more thing about college, do not hesitate to take that month long trip to the UK for an internship. It is going to be one of the best choices you make, even if you are still paying off those school loans well into your thirties. Be certain that you take a ton of pictures and write in a journal – because you will forget a lot as you get older and you will be pissed.

Fountains in Trafalger Square                    Hostel in Bath                                         Near the Castles in Edinburgh

3. ) You will have a beautiful wedding day, in spite of your limited budget. It will come together in a way that fulfills your dreams. But don’t cut out the videographer. That friend you are depending on to take the video, he’ll blow it and it will be crap.

Spend less on something else.

Also, marriage is kind of a big job. Not gonna lie.

And you should travel more as a couple before having kids.

4.) Speaking of kids. They will change your life…. and make you less forgiving of your parents. It’s ok to let them and your anger go.

You will have a family of your own where you get to break that cycle of disfunction and the gaping hole in your heart will finally be filled up.

 5.)  Stop worrying about what other people think, it’s a waste of your time and they really don’t think about you that much.

6.) You’ll continue to have challenges throughout your life – but you will find a renewed sense of self in the process.

7.)  Write things down more. You are kind of absent minded. You will need the stories when you are old and senile.

What would you tell your younger self?

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1.) 5 Things on my Bucket List (ie: Life List, to-do list before you die)

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3.) 5 Reasons Traveling to ___________ is a Must. (Think travel story from one of your favorite vacation spots)

Tagged as: Advice for the young, living life to the fullest