Dear younger me,
To be honest, shit hits the fan in life, but it's alright. I'm not going to help you prevent any of it, because being the person you are, you get over it and become stronger from it. You'll face some tough decisions, and it takes time to decide the right path. Here are the answers you need to make to become the person I love being:
-Go to Basic, but get the fuck out. You have to see how bad it is for someone like us.
-Give up on Ashley before you buy her anything. She's only going to end up a friend, don't even bother.
-In fact, you'll have bad luck with anyone named Ashley. Just don't bother with any of them.
-Take that year off after high school. It was hella fun.
-Ask Allan for a job at the theater, and be sure to go to Sonic every time you get your break. Her name's Amanda, by the way. No, not the dirty-blonde-haired chick, the brunette. Yeah, the one with the awesome smile that makes you smile every time you see it. Well, I'm from the future, you twat. How else would I know that?
-Do not sleep with your first girlfriend. Hell, don't even date her all that long, either. After high school, you two won't even care about each other, really, and she wasn't that awesome anyways.
-Don't play Truth or Dare on the way back with Drill Team. Do not fucking do it.
-When Marissa asks you to visit her, do it. She's asking because shit is about to hit the fan, and she really could have used the help. People at work will understand if you take a few weeks off to go help her.
-Learn the LINE system. Now.
-Watching dad leave sucks ass, but grow up. He clearly didn't want to stick around, so don't wish he had or think it's your fault he left. Everyone else hated him, not you. Just look forward.
Certainly more than I expected to tell you, but that's okay, you should know we tend to do that. Anywho, stay in school, don't do drugs, and you'll be fine.
Sincerely,
Future You
PS: Forget your teachers, you can still be lazy and keep that 3.5 GPA. Hell, I raised it to a 3.6 before I graduated.
PPS: BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!
PPPS: Get the Punisher's shirt online now. Do it. That trench coat in your closet looks awesome with it for Halloween.