To the younger me

Oh, if I could write a letter to me at 15. There are so many things that I would love to tell myself. High school was rough for me, and a pretty dark time when I look back on it. I had terrible self esteem and no respect at all (for myself or my parents). My siblings did not like me and it was basically a miserable time for all. I was lacking in my faith and looked elsewhere to fill voids. I was hurt by the boys I chose to "love" and my best girl friends weren't always much better. 

All of high school wasn't terrible, and I did have some good friends that are still my friends today. I would love to give my younger self some advice though to make things just a little easier. Granted everything happens for a reason and the road that I traveled is what brought me to Franklin College and helped me find the love of my life. The bumps along the way made me wiser and is why I am who I am, but I could have survived without some of the drama.

Advice to the younger me:

Girl settle down.
You are white and drive a VW, stop it with the bad rap and heavy bass.

Be a better role model.

Your mom will be your best friend, be nicer. Actually, so will your sister so be nicer to her too.

Lose the 'tude.

You will find happiness.

The world isn't a terrible place.

All guys aren't d-bags, they don't all cheat on you.

The good friends are still your friends.

Buy some bigger clothes.

Don't quit softball.

Don't you dare do a lot of things.

Never cut your hair shorter than your collar bone, you look 12.

Lipstick is your friend, so is a good concealer.

Don't doubt that God is with you, it all gets better I promise.

Basically, stop being a drama queen and trust that everything will work out. Keep your family close and make sure to tell Oma you love her. Life gets better, high school is tough for everyone. You will find the man of your dreams that treats you like a princess. You will find new friends, and keep some of your old ones (the good ones). You will grow up and so will the people around you. Your family will forgive you for being the queen b*tch and life will move on very happily.

Keep your chin up pretty lady, and remember God made you for a reason and has a plan. He always has a plan.

Love,

You in 8 years

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If I could write a letter to me

Dear Future KatiAnne,

Oh hey there! Man oh man do you look good. Glad to know my time intensive skin care regimen has paid off. And good for you for not tanning still, such a smart lady.

As I am writing this, I am sitting in the living room of our first home with a dog that is begging for attention and Nate is traveling with work. E News is the only noise I hear (duh, it is 7 p.m.). I hope when you read this you are sitting in your living room with your children along with your dog and Nate has a normal job. I hope you still talk to mom every day and the other members of the family too. Better yet, I hope you are just as happy if not more than you were when I wrote this letter. 

I can't help but wonder if you are still living in Indiana? Still at the same job? Is Nate? Do we have kids? What in the world has happened over the last ten years?

I don't have any advice really to give to you, but I want you to remember a few things:

1. Always talk and keep in touch. You never know when you are going to lose someone you are close to.

2. Stay humble. I don't know if this blogging thing will become anything more than a good way to clear your head or if you will become super successful in your day job, but don't change. 

3. Keep God in the top of your priorities list. A good relationship with him shapes everything else.

4. Never lose sight of what is important in life. Sure your job is important and you need to have a passion for it, but your family and friends are important too. What good is a successful life if you cut everyone out and have no one to share it with.

5. Remember what makes you happy, it is the best driving force.

6. Make sure Nate knows you love him, every single day. He is your best friend and your biggest supporter in life. Appreciate him.

When in doubt look back on your happy times and remember how you got where you are now.

Much love, 

KatiAnne

Here are some words to keep you moving toward your next 10 years.

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