Dear my fifteen year old self,

Okay first of all, calm down the attitude. Stop with the sass. You really are not all that important. Now, lets get down to business. Your character defines who you are, not the name brands you wear. You'll go far. Dream big. Chase your dreams. Do great things. Have faith in people, and always have faith in yourself. People will come along in your life to help you and people will come along in your life to hurt you. It's not always easy to tell the difference. Do not worry about the first boy that breaks your heart, trust me he will not be the last. But do not fret about boys, they will be the least of your worries the next few years. Or at least if your priorities are straight, they should be the least of your worries. Pay attention in classes. To pay attention, you must first of all show up. Do not pretend to be sick every time you do not feel like getting out of bed. Believe it or not, high school is one of the best times in your life and you cannot get it back. It all gets harder from here, enjoy not being a grown up and blame your youth for all wrongdoings. What I'm trying to say most of all is just be you. Do not pretend to be someone that you are not, because you are the best you that you can be. You will take yourself super far in life. Believe that. Be motivated. Be determined. Persevere over any obstacles that are thrown your way. You will be better in the future than you ever thought you could be now. Love yourself. Love who you have become over the years, trust me you'll appreciate it later.

Love,

The older, better version of you