When I was pregnant with you, I dreamt of all of the
adventures you would have in life. Additionally, I thought of all of the things
that I wanted to teach you, all of the things that you won’t want to hear when
you are old enough to hear it, and all of the things I would want you to know
if I were not around. I know I am not the wisest person in the world, but I do
have some words of wisdom that I would like to pass along, so here it goes:
About Friendship
True Friends are hard to find. True friends are like family;
they will be your friend no matter what. They don’t care what you wear, what
you look like, who or what you are wearing or who you know. True friends will
be a shoulder to cry on, someone to bum around with, someone to goof off with,
someone to have deep conversations with and someone you can sit in silence
with. Most of all, true friends will never take more than they give.
About Trust
Much like friendship, people you can truly trust are hard to
find. Your Trust should not be given freely nor quickly. Trust, like respect
needs to be earned.
About
Disappointment
Disappointment will inevitably happen. People will let you
down, outcomes won’t be what you want, and you will not always win. These
disappointments WILL make you stronger, the way you handle them will shape the
person who you will become. However, just remember, most things that disappoint
you today will ultimately not matter in the future, they will become distant
memories and life will go on even if it does not seem like it will at that
moment in time. Often, not always, things work out for the best. Just know that
your family will always be there as a shoulder to cry on, or someone to vent
to.
About Love
You will have many loves in your life. Most likely, you will
not end up marrying your first love, but there is nothing like falling in love
for the first time. You will laugh, you will cry and you will think that
nothing else in the world matters but the person you love. Your family and
friends (and depending on your age, alcohol) will get you through the
heartbreaks and will see you through to the time when you meet the person you
marry.
Please, if nothing else sticks, remember these words. NEVER
LOSE YOURSELF. NEVER BASE YOUR SELF WORTH ON WHAT SOMEONE ELSE THINKS OF YOU.
KEEP YOUR FRIENDHIPS AND ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR FRIENDS. HAVE ALONE TIME, HAVE
YOUR OWN HOBBIES AND ABOVE ALL ELSE BE SELF-SUFFICIENT.
About Education
Let’s face it, for most people, learning is not fun. Just
know this, knowledge is power. I will always remember this quote that my middle
school science teacher had hanging up in his classroom which stated that if an
educated man is a powerful man, strive to be deadly. I hope you become the
deadliest person I know.
About exercise
. Exercise will
keep you happy. Exercise is not about being skinny, it is about feeling good
about yourself. Keeping your mind and body healthy. Get out of the house, take
a walk, or run or bike ride – Just stay active. 