"If I could write a letter to me and send it back in time to myself at 17" is the first line in a song written by country music star Brad Paisley. That's right, I said country music. Maybe it's because my dad loved country music and I was forced to listen to it growing up or maybe it's because it's just good, but I love it! Anyway, I heard the song "Letter To Me" yesterday and I began thinking about what I would say if I could write a letter to me and send it back in time to myself at 17. Here are a few thoughts on what I would say to myself.
1. Remember that the people you are trying so hard to impress, 10 years from now you will barely remember their names.
2. Mom and Dad really do know more than you think.
3. The whole thing about study hard because it will matter...well it matter's.
4. You see that kid everyone thinks is a nerd, one day he is going to be your boss so be nice to him.
5. You know that teacher you can't stand because you think she is so unfair and hard, she actually cares for you more than the teacher who lets you sleep through class. Hard to believe I know, but it's true.
6. Practice eating the right foods now because the weight you can't seem to find at 17 will be the weight you won't be able to lose at 40 if you don't.
7. Cultivate your relationship with God because mom and dad won't always be around to talk to when you need help. God will.
8. There really is more to life than football, Friday night, and girls.
Here are some of the closing lyrics in Brad Paisley's song, they sum it up for me too.
You've got so much ahead
You'll make new friends, you should see your kids and wife
And I'd end by saying have no fear
These are nowhere near the best years of your life.
Love that song!
Posted by: Betsy | January 20, 2008 at 05:40 AM