04-15-2009, 07:23 PM
Dear 15 year old Linzi,
First of all, it's not just your mother's fault that your parents divorced. Your father is going to move away to be with his new girlfriend and you have to make the best of things. Try to get along with your mom please, she is going to be a huge help when you have kids. Yes, you are going to have 2 girls so do not get that rose tatoo on your stomach when you turn 18. It's just going to get wrecked.
Second, stop being the girl in HS that keeps to herself instead of socializing. You have a wonderful personality! Start studying more and paying attention in all of your classes. You might want to consider college since the future you stops working to be a SAHM and suffers from PPD, insomnia, and high blood pressure.
Some older boys will get you liquored up and take advantage of you. Learn to say no and walk away. Putting out does not make you popular. You're going to meet some nice boys along the way. The type of guys that most girls don't go for. These are the relationships that will help you in the future when you get married.
You and Michael are not going to make it past 3 years. This is going to be the worst heartache you will ever feel. It's going to take a few years to get over him, and even still, you still think about him to this day. But it will also be the best relationship you will ever have, so go on that car ride to the beach with him! Encourage him to become a lifeguard and to join the Marines. He is going to be the best thing that ever happened to you and you will never forget him. No matter what, don't try to be friends with his mother. She will never grow to love you and it will always be a burden on him. Don't even waste your time. This is why the two of you never make it. He gets married and divorced twice so it's not you, it's her/him.
When Rick proposes to you, tell him you want a big wedding and stick to it. You'll wind up getting married on the beach without your family and friends. You won't even have pictures or a honeymoon. And for pete's sake, stay on the birth control!! He CAN have children, don't even listen to him!! And when you do get pregnant, don't quit your job!! It will be OK to put your kids in daycare!! You're gonna thank me for this one!
Your grandmother is going to pass away soon so get to Jersey to see the family.
That's about it! Good luck with the driving test and don't forget to study for the SAT's! :thumbup:
Your 30 year old self
First of all, it's not just your mother's fault that your parents divorced. Your father is going to move away to be with his new girlfriend and you have to make the best of things. Try to get along with your mom please, she is going to be a huge help when you have kids. Yes, you are going to have 2 girls so do not get that rose tatoo on your stomach when you turn 18. It's just going to get wrecked.
Second, stop being the girl in HS that keeps to herself instead of socializing. You have a wonderful personality! Start studying more and paying attention in all of your classes. You might want to consider college since the future you stops working to be a SAHM and suffers from PPD, insomnia, and high blood pressure.
Some older boys will get you liquored up and take advantage of you. Learn to say no and walk away. Putting out does not make you popular. You're going to meet some nice boys along the way. The type of guys that most girls don't go for. These are the relationships that will help you in the future when you get married.
You and Michael are not going to make it past 3 years. This is going to be the worst heartache you will ever feel. It's going to take a few years to get over him, and even still, you still think about him to this day. But it will also be the best relationship you will ever have, so go on that car ride to the beach with him! Encourage him to become a lifeguard and to join the Marines. He is going to be the best thing that ever happened to you and you will never forget him. No matter what, don't try to be friends with his mother. She will never grow to love you and it will always be a burden on him. Don't even waste your time. This is why the two of you never make it. He gets married and divorced twice so it's not you, it's her/him.
When Rick proposes to you, tell him you want a big wedding and stick to it. You'll wind up getting married on the beach without your family and friends. You won't even have pictures or a honeymoon. And for pete's sake, stay on the birth control!! He CAN have children, don't even listen to him!! And when you do get pregnant, don't quit your job!! It will be OK to put your kids in daycare!! You're gonna thank me for this one!
Your grandmother is going to pass away soon so get to Jersey to see the family.
That's about it! Good luck with the driving test and don't forget to study for the SAT's! :thumbup:
Your 30 year old self