Dear Me...

It's time for the weekly Mama Kat writing prompt blog! Yay!! I have chosen #4... Write a letter.
See, that SEEMS easy enough but it's also broad enough of a prompt to give me quite a challenge of narrowing it down. I've decided to write a letter to myself 10 years ago. If I only knew then what I know now...

Dear 17 year-old Kitty,
You don't know me, but you will, don't worry. I'm writing to give you a few tips and tricks. This may seem like cheating at life, but take it from me, you'll appreciate this.

~Your parents aren't nearly as terrible as they seem. Keep this in mind over the next 5 years. They are going to go through a lot problems but it's not your fault and they both still love you. It will all turn out ok!
~Don't sweat chemistry class. You'll never use it... I swear!
~Although the sorority life will seem really appealing, save the money and just go to the parties. Those bitches is CRAZY.
~When Amy pukes in your dad's Benz at the beach don't take her upstairs and clean her up... let her sleep in the car covered in vomit ... that'll teach her!
~Take the time in college to join all the clubs you want. You will meet some really cool people.
~In your Medieval Language and Literature class your professor will tell you it's ok to miss the actual day of the final if you do an alternate paper. Get it in writing because she will FAIL YOU!
~Even though you really LOVE the Beatle... it will leave you stranded and cost way too much in repairs so get something a little more sensible.
~There will come a point when when one night at The Hop when 2 guys will buy you and Amy a drink. Amy will suggest that you both go talk to them because they were nice enough to buy you a drink. Smack her in the face and drag her out by her hair... nothing good will come from that scenario.
~Heartbreak will come to you. Take it in stride and believe that on the other side you will be stronger and better for it. It's ok to cry... but get it out and move on.
~You are beautiful and smart and important and loved and funny and a million other wonderful things!! Don't doubt that you are anything less than amazing!
~Don't be scared of taking challenges stepping outside your comfort zone. Some of your best choices will be made spur of the moment and without completely thinking through it.
~Finally, trust your instincts about people. 9 times out of 10 your gut will be right and you will ignore the feeling so long that you'll almost forget how to trust it again... but you will.

I hope this helps, though it may seem weird now, it will make sense over the next 10 years. Keep your nose clean and have fun! When life seems overwhelming know that your future is still evolving, but so far, so good.

With LOVE,
Kitty (age 27)

If you could tell your younger self one thing, what would it be?