Message to your younger self.

[DragonsAteMyMarbles]

Dear DragonsAteMyMarbles, aged 13

I know you're upset. I know you feel lost and unsure of how the rest of your childhood is going to pan out - but trust me, it's all for the best.

You're going to meet some great people, some wonderful people - don't push them away. Hiding behind that wall of sarcasm does you no credit - open your eyes to the world and smile, for feck's sake.

You're not worthless. You are much better than you think you are.

All the best,
DragonsAteMyMarbles, aged 22

P.S. You know how Mum went grey early? Yeah. Have fun with that.

P.P.S. Any questions? Write them down. Then, and only then, turn the page over.

...

1. Yes, by about an inch.
2. Unfortunately, yes.
3. No.
4. No, that's biologically impossible.
5. A few times. It won't be pretty.
6. Yes, you will. And it'll be one of the best years of your life.
7. You have no idea.
8. Emulsifying ointment at least twice daily, even when it's not there. Trust me, you'll stay perfectly clear - if a little shiny.
9. It's only been nine years, you know. Science doesn't move that fast.
10. You can, but it won't help.
11. Nine. A tenth is on the way, apparently.
12. Yes, although I fit the literal description rather than the trope.

 

[Drummie666]

Well, I'm 15, but from what I've been though, here's what I would say:

"Don't get a Mac, get a PC. That way you can play pc games."

 

[Jnat]

Stop playing video games, get a social life so I won't have to now.

 

[AbstractStream]

To my 13 year old self:
"You're gonna meet a guy named Serg. HE LIKES YOU! GET THE HINT!"
Sincerly, you who found out way too late.

 

[Biodeamon]

My letter to myself would be
"GET A JOB YOU LAZY BUM!

Sincerely,
yourself"

 

[SecretAlienMan]

"Just take the blue pill this time... trust me"

 

[Rayne870]

Take gr12 math so you don't have to do a stupid online course. It might not be useful now but after you drop out of police foundations you'll want it for other stuff in college.

Actually I would be afraid to do even that...everything up to now pretty much lead me to my awesome fiance, and I don't think I would want to risk that.

 

[game-lover]

To my 12 year old self: "Apply to the Sister Cities programs early. You can go more places! For the love of God, apply to scholarships now! Before college. Get a job while you're at it as soon as you're able. Take Calculus. I know Math sucks but we need it. Your high school GPA does not transfer to your college GPA. Freshman year is a new slate. Don't ever drop a class when you pay for it with financial aid. And most importantly, do not use any loans. EVER."

 

[Joey245]

A serious version:

To my past self:

When those dicks start talking trash about you, when they start making fun of you for your Aspergers, when you start thinking that no one loves you...

Push through it. Stick to who you are, and let no one else make you feel like trash about it. If someone makes a bad comment, just laugh it off. It will be painful how they laugh at you, but trust me. You'll be the one laughing in the end.

Joey.

And now for a lighthearted version:

To my past self:

For the love of Christmas,

Do NOT start watching Hannah Montana!

That show is stupidity incarnate!

Joey.

 

[Chris Sandford]

"Avoid Large Redheaded men with psychotic girlfriends. Moreover avoid the girlfriend; finally do not hit 90+ in a 55 mph zone"

 

[Grabbin Keelz]

*ahem* Dear past self,

STOP BEING RETARTED!

yours truly, me

 

[Exius Xavarus]

"Work harder in school and make sure you get into college. And don't move in with your friends. I promise you WILL regret it."

 

[Simili]

age 10: Just punch him. He apologises in 5 years but he'll prefer it if you do.
age 14: Keep in contact with people, you miss friends most when they aren't around.
age 16: take A-level maths. you are doing chemistry at uni. what the hell were you thinking dropping it??!
age 19: propose now. She'll say yes. Ask her Dad first. that way you'll be married by now and her parents wont hate you.

 

[LiquidGrape]

It doesn't get better.

 

[Anarchemitis]

Dear Tyler R
The boy with the glasses who spends a bit too much time on the internet:
You're going to make it big one day, so you need to have a cool alias. Protip: Anarchemitis sucks. Use your great grandfather's name, Cornelius as a username. I don't give two damns if people abbreviate that as "Corny", it's a hell of a lot better than some stupid polymanteu that sounds like a disease where you get a stoke from thinking about a political ideology inside a erlenmeyer flask.
Also, there will be a terrible earthquake in Haiti in 2010, another in Japan in 2011,Michael Jackson dies in 2009, there will be a very serious economic recession in 2006 and Team Fortress 2 comes out in 2007. Plan accordingly and don't forget to wear a hat.

Love, Future me.
PS: The security code is "Objective 31" and also you should be ashamed of yourself.

 

[masher]

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD -Don't- TRY TO BURN YOUR HAIR!!!
It will burn -MUCH- quicker than you -THINK- it will!!!

 

[Sandytimeman]

Omg, I would send a long heartfelt letter to myself saying to ignore my parents and take the damn invitation to West Point! I beat myself up everyday that I didn't take that opportunity.

 

[Rotting Corpse]

It depends on the age I'm aiming for.

To me age 14: "Study harder, play fewer video games, it's not worth it."

To me age 18: "Don't change your major, you're just going to end up back in it anyway. Most importantly though when a guy comes up to you on you're fourth day of college just before class tell him these words exactly, 'Fuck Off'. I know he seems like a guy who would be a good friend, but trust your older self when you say, stay away. It all starts with him."

 

[wfpdk]

sorry but not for another 25 years. and have fun getting caught.
he'll know what i mean

 

[Fawcks]

Never fall in love.

EVER.

Love things, not people, they'll never die or leave you alone.