listen to your innerself

Never be so self-absorbed that you stop listening to people. Even the ones that you would normally reject. Many perspectives give a clearer view.

Happy birthday.

Happy Birthday, Teen...

To 16-yr-old me:

• It's not that serious.
• There will be other boys.
• One day you're going to think it's important to be beautiful on the inside, too.
• Being popular is nothing special.
• It's only hair.
• They are not your friends.

I would tell myself:

1)DO GOOD IN HS, AND GO TO COLLEGE, PLEASE

2) enjoy the moment, don't let others influence the way you act

3) try to learn as much as possible from mom n dad

3) tell mom n dad how much u appreciate and love them more often

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Until you're ready to look foolish, you'll never have the possibility of being great.
Cher

save money, do not get into debt. do not get married do not have kids.

love yourself more.

be more creative

GO TO CLASS!!!

Get out there and be social and try new things or you'll regret that you didn't and feel like you're behind when you become an adult! It will be much harder to change then.

Yes, you do have adhd AND you're lazy, get a hold of it now or your grades will continue to suffer!

Drive carefully. Especially with kids in the car.

Genesia said:

Instead of ignoring the people who are mean to you, be super nice to them. That way, everyone will know it's not you - and they will look like the jerks they are.

You are so beautiful for saying that....

muskiediver said:

Genesia said:

Instead of ignoring the people who are mean to you, be super nice to them. That way, everyone will know it's not you - and they will look like the jerks they are.

You are so beautiful for saying that....

Im sorry I don't agree with this, I see no reason to go out of your way to be nice to people who are mean to you. Fuck em and move on. Also do be so concerned bout what other people think to begin with.

Go to class.

> Dont worry so much about being popular and trying to fit in....You'll grow from a skinny, scrawny girl with absolutely no tits and finally blossom when you hit college but most importantly you'll realize people actually like you for you and not because you're a "cool" kid. And all the stuff that made you "different" or "uncool" in high school is very much embraced in you as an adult. And thats whats really cool!

> Peter was a douchebag and will forever remain one...stop crying over him and get out there and have some fun...in 10 years you're gonna see him again and be so fucking glad...cause he did your ass a favour!

> and for Godsakke get OFF that stripper pole!...I'm Kidding!

Happy birthday kid!

My advice for myself would be "Turn in your homework and stop wearing body suits, fat ass!"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Have a good one!

"don't ever be nice to women, ever. in fact, you should probably start insulting them openly."

lazycrockett said:

muskiediver said:

You are so beautiful for saying that....

Im sorry I don't agree with this, I see no reason to go out of your way to be nice to people who are mean to you. Fuck em and move on. Also do be so concerned bout what other people think to begin with.

I WAS nice to mean people, they only treated me like a doormat. I finally started standing up for myself, never followed the crowds and was criticized daily. Fuck them.

I learned, that you don't have to be friends with everybody, you should choose your friends carefully. It is better to have few honest friends that respect you than be popular among some mean girls that will just be a waste of time in the end.

* Stick with that talent... and that one... and that one. If you take care of them, they will take care of you one day.

* No, son, I'm afraid you can't just sweep that "quirk" under the rug... or pray it away.

* Leave Ohio immediately after undergrad

* Start mastering your personal finances NOW!

* I won't BS you: Yes you are awkward. And quit trying to fit in because it ain't working. Be you... and in 10 to 20 years, you will shine like the stars.

* When you eventually meet that person and that person, say hello... and keep walking.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

johnart said:

No, I'd never trade off onto someone else the consequences that came from my actions then.

Don't get me wrong, I believe it's all part of my journey and I realize that maybe a lot of other things would not have turned out the same for me, but still, if I had to do it over, that's one thing I would've chilled out on.

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I'm the only gay guy in the world who only had sex after 18

I was a virgin well into my 20s. And I should have held out even longer.

Don't be afraid to try the things that frighten you.

Don't be afraid to say no when you're sure it's something you don't want to do.

Don't worry one little bit what anybody else thinks about either of the above options. It's your life, get to it!

advice for 16 year old me:

1. keep playing the piano, don't give up on it.

2. don't leave with your first boyfriend melvin.

3. move out of your parents house at 18.

4. don't think you're ugly or not worth being truly loved.

TeenPr1nceChick said:

I won't waste my breath, she won't listen.

Happy Birthday!

I like what Johnart said, Be A Kid as long as you can!

go start to college cause that one yr off is bullshit. its been 12!!

happy birthday!

Let God guide you.

You're 16 and you probably don't care, but dude - right now is a great time to start making compound interest your friend. Start putting a tiny bit of cash away and keep adding to that bit by bit, and in time you'll have a mountain.

Invest in yourself because you are worth it, right?

TeenPr1nceChick said:

It's my sixteenth birthday today! So, if you could go back to sixteen (assuming you're past that age) what advice would you give yourself?

Happy Birthday!

Start investing for your old age now, so you'll be able to retire early!

Figure out what your #1 passion is in life and pursue a career in a related field!

Check out the works of Tal Ben-Shahar. I would recommend starting with Happier.

Ace said:

Check out the works of Tal Ben-Shahar. I would recommend starting with Happier.

which Wack Packer is he? i don't remember him...

lazycrockett said:

muskiediver said:

You are so beautiful for saying that....

Im sorry I don't agree with this, I see no reason to go out of your way to be nice to people who are mean to you. Fuck em and move on. Also do be so concerned bout what other people think to begin with.

Let's be clear - that advice was for my 16-year-old self.

I had a terrible time in school from the time I was about 10. There were a lot of kids (boys, mostly) who were extremely mean to me - to the point of actually threatening physical violence against me. I didn't do anything to provoke it apart from doing my best in school. Every time I won a spelling bee...or had the highest score on a test...or got the lead in the class play...the abuse escalated.

My mom told me to just continue doing my best and ignore the bullies. So I did, to the extent I was able. (I was scared to death, most of the time.) I was quiet and reserved, and didn't insinuate myself anywhere I wasn't wanted. But then (of course), I was accused of being stuck up. I couldn't win.

I've often thought...if, instead of ignoring and hiding from the bullies, I had just smiled at them every day and said, "Good morning!" maybe things would have been different. Might have been worth a try, anyway.

Genesia said:

lazycrockett said:

Im sorry I don't agree with this, I see no reason to go out of your way to be nice to people who are mean to you. Fuck em and move on. Also do be so concerned bout what other people think to begin with.

Let's be clear - that advice was for my 16-year-old self.

I had a terrible time in school from the time I was about 10. There were a lot of kids (boys, mostly) who were extremely mean to me - to the point of actually threatening physical violence against me. I didn't do anything to provoke it apart from doing my best in school. Every time I won a spelling bee...or had the highest score on a test...or got the lead in the class play...the abuse escalated.

My mom told me to just continue doing my best and ignore the bullies. So I did, to the extent I was able. (I was scared to death, most of the time.) I was quiet and reserved, and didn't insinuate myself anywhere I wasn't wanted. But then (of course), I was accused of being stuck up. I couldn't win.

I've often thought...if, instead of ignoring and hiding from the bullies, I had just smiled at them every day and said, "Good morning!" maybe things would have been different. Might have been worth a try, anyway.

PositivityNYC said:

Genesia said:

Let's be clear - that advice was for my 16-year-old self.

I had a terrible time in school from the time I was about 10. There were a lot of kids (boys, mostly) who were extremely mean to me - to the point of actually threatening physical violence against me. I didn't do anything to provoke it apart from doing my best in school. Every time I won a spelling bee...or had the highest score on a test...or got the lead in the class play...the abuse escalated.

My mom told me to just continue doing my best and ignore the bullies. So I did, to the extent I was able. (I was scared to death, most of the time.) I was quiet and reserved, and didn't insinuate myself anywhere I wasn't wanted. But then (of course), I was accused of being stuck up. I couldn't win.

I've often thought...if, instead of ignoring and hiding from the bullies, I had just smiled at them every day and said, "Good morning!" maybe things would have been different. Might have been worth a try, anyway.

You might have also tried sneakin booze into the school and offering it to them.

DON'T GO OUT WITH THAT ASSHOLE!!!