Middle school wasn't exactly the best time of my life, but I persevered and have had a heck of a ride through life since then. If I were to write a letter to my middle school self, it would probably go something like this:

Dear Me,

Hey, how's it going? Yeah, that was a stupid question wasn't it? The guys gave you a hard time in gym class again didn't they? Let me guess, you also just spent the day impatiently waiting for school to end so you could go home and shut yourself in your room, didn't you? I'd also bet anything you went to bed wondering if you would ever have friends and if you could hate your life any more than you already do. Well, let me tell you something: your life is about to explode in ways you couldn't imagine. Once high school starts, you'll have a high quality group of friends and even your first girlfriend. You will have more confidence than you have ever had, and you will expand your horizons and finally break out of your shell.

Your life expands even more in college. The friendships you form in college are the strongest bonds you've ever had. You feel like a completely different person, and your problems from middle school seem like distant memories. You know those guys who picked on you and the people who just stood there watching it happen? Well, you won't have to worry about them anymore because once you enter high school you never cross paths with them again. You will go through some hard times and some wonderful adventures, so just keep going with your head held high, because this is all just around the corner. Life is a wild ride and sooner than you think you'll stop being alive and you'll start living.

Sincerely,

You.