Let’s talk about life today. Have you ever thought about blasting back to the past to change certain things? Life may be jolly good thus far, but I can't say it has never crossed my mind to zip back to the past to give my younger self a little heads up. If I could, I would tell my younger self to always wear sunscreen, to never settle for anything and everything, and to cut down on my ridiculous junk food intake. Admittedly, I wish I made more sensible decisions when I was a teenage because I am definitely reaping whatever seeds I sown - some more dreadful than the other. But surely everything happens for a reason and I am who I am today because of the paths I chose. If you had it your way, what exactly would you tell your 13 year old self? Here’s what Jia and I would say. Dear younger Min... Many influences of the world will make you feel small, worthless and unaccepted all throughout the course of your life. Life’s greatest struggle is never about fitting in with the crowd, but rather choosing to be happy knowing that you have been made different from everyone else. One day, you will come to love your big hair, chubby body and your awkward sense of humour - because that’s what defines you. Dear younger Min... Never stop reading. Some people will mock you for being a bookworm and whatnot, but there’s no shame in reading! The greatest shame is to deny knowledge. Dear younger Jia... There will be a point in your life in a few years time when you will get caught up in unnecessary hurtful drama caused by fair weathered friends. Your mood and life will spiral into darkness for a bit, but don't worry. Old friends will return for good and bad friends will make a complete exit from your life. Things will work out for the best and life will just go up up up from there on. The love of your life is just around the corner. Pssst, look up. Dear younger Jia... Your brother is right. Pride comes before the fall. You can't navigate through life on your own. You are not an island. Pull your loved ones closer to you and learn to depend on them. They will be a source of strength and encouragement when you least expect it. You are so blessed! -
How were you like when you were 13? Did you follow any advice that was given to you? :) xMin
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