Today's challenge, ten things you would tell your sixteen year old self, if you could. This has potential to be something I would tell my sixteen year old daughter, so I won't take it lightly.
-Save yourself for the guy you know you're going to marry. Forget about social pressure, if you have any doubt about him, you, and your future, he's not it. It is not necessary to give a guy your most precious possession just because that's what all your friends are doing.
-Volunteer. Animal shelters, homeless shelters, wherever you can. Few things are more satisfying then putting a smile on someones face or making an animal feel loved and wanted.
-Pay attention in class. If you have the chance to do college courses at any time during your high school tenure, do it. When your teachers tell you that what you do now matters, really listen to that, because they aren't lying.
-Go out to football games and other sporting events. Make the most of your high school career because it's going to be the best or worst four years of your life.
-Think about your future. Live for today, but plan ahead, too.
-Don't start drinking. That will only lead down a life you don't want to be a part of. Don't risk it.
-Save your money. Having the newest technology isn't important.
-Spend time with your girlfriends. They will be lifelong friends, and no one knows what you're going through better than them. Don't take them (or anyone) for granted.
-Get a part time job. Let me emphasize part time. Don't ever let that come between you and your schoolwork. It's great to get a little responsibility and extra cash, but right now school is #1.
-Lastly, listen to your parents. They may have gone through it "a million years ago", but they did go through it. They have more life experience than you, and what they have to say matters. They love you.
-Save yourself for the guy you know you're going to marry. Forget about social pressure, if you have any doubt about him, you, and your future, he's not it. It is not necessary to give a guy your most precious possession just because that's what all your friends are doing.
-Volunteer. Animal shelters, homeless shelters, wherever you can. Few things are more satisfying then putting a smile on someones face or making an animal feel loved and wanted.
-Pay attention in class. If you have the chance to do college courses at any time during your high school tenure, do it. When your teachers tell you that what you do now matters, really listen to that, because they aren't lying.
-Go out to football games and other sporting events. Make the most of your high school career because it's going to be the best or worst four years of your life.
-Think about your future. Live for today, but plan ahead, too.
-Don't start drinking. That will only lead down a life you don't want to be a part of. Don't risk it.
-Save your money. Having the newest technology isn't important.
-Spend time with your girlfriends. They will be lifelong friends, and no one knows what you're going through better than them. Don't take them (or anyone) for granted.
-Get a part time job. Let me emphasize part time. Don't ever let that come between you and your schoolwork. It's great to get a little responsibility and extra cash, but right now school is #1.
-Lastly, listen to your parents. They may have gone through it "a million years ago", but they did go through it. They have more life experience than you, and what they have to say matters. They love you.
11. Smoke more with your brother before you go into the navy...
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