Just remember to be yourself.
Believe in who you are.
That you don't need to be like her. Or her. Or even her. You have as much to offer as they do. Maybe more. And what's so bad about that girl. The one over there. The one everyone seems to be avoiding. She's just being herself. Just wanting what we all want. Friendship. Go talk to her. She will appreciate your kindness.
It's not about popularity, but rather about integrity. So, just be you.
Speak up. Talk. It's not hard at all. Just ask questions. People like to answer what they know. So ask them about them. Their life. And fit in your life stories. When you can. When there is a break in conversation. They want to get to know you, too. They do.
Go out. Enjoy hanging out with people. Stop worrying about what everyone is thinking. Who cares.
No one, really.
All the downs will make the ups so much more rewarding. Remember that. Life is a series of lessons. Lessons to help mold who you will grow up to be.
A person who cares about others. About life. A person who is a realist. Someone who knows anything can happen anytime. Anywhere. To anyone.
So simply enjoy your youth. Laugh. A lot. Out loud. For the world to see. To experience.
Fall into bed each night knowing, there is so much more to life. Than being an insecure young girl.
Blogging For Fun (BFF) contribution. #157: a letter to my 16 year old self
