Dear Annie,
Go to college as soon as possible; don’t wait! It will open doors and provide exciting opportunities. You will not regret going as soon as possible.
Save for a rainy day. Take a percentage of your paycheck, stash it away, and forget about it. One day, you will thank me.
Spend extra time with those you hold close to your heart. The time spent with them is precious. When they share family stories, ask questions, write them down, or better yet record them. Let them know just how special they are to you, and how much you love them. Trust me on this one.
Stay true to yourself, but be more adventurous. And don’t be so hard on yourself! You are one of a kind and a pretty awesome young lady with a huge heart. You can’t please everyone, so don’t even try!
Your life will not always be an easy one, but it will be a good one.
Laugh often! Don’t forget your veggies, and avoid men with blue eyes, blonde hair, and sweet lies. Seriously!
More than anything, enjoy your time. It flies by all too quickly. And never forget, you got this kid; I have faith in you!
Tales of a Family 