Write a letter to yourself when you were ten.

[Fire_Sprite]

An idea from 4chan...

Dear 10 year old me,

Spend more time with your grandmother. Also, go ahead and give up on the art classes. You're left handed and will never be able to successfully freehand sketch. Tell Dad to invest in Google, and also try to eat more so you don't spend the first year of High School as a scrawny nerd.

-Ben aka You


P.S. Do NOT take Kelsey to the prom.

 

[milagros317]

Dear ten year old me,

You are not the only kid in the world who wants to be tickled by all the girls in the neighborhood and to lick their feet. Plenty of other boys and grown men like that kind of stuff, too, so don't feel weird about it.

Tell Dad to invest in IBM now. Invest in a new company called Microsoft when you are 28 years old. In fact, borrow all you can and invest it all. You will retire, richer than you can believe, by age 40.

Have nothing to do with Martha W. when you get to Junior High School. She is a nasty bitch who will betray you. Instead, make friends with Laurie S. She really likes you, but won't tell you for years.

Bet on the the Dodgers to sweep the Yankees in the 1963 World Series. Use a reliable bookie, not Mike's father. Nobody will believe it's possible, so you can get 30-1 odds against the sweep.

Best wishes,
57-year-old you

 

[asutickler]

Dear 10 year old me,

In the near future, Mike Tyson is going to fight a man named Buster Douglas. I don't care what you have to do, but you must convince dad to bet the farm on Buster Douglas.

Don't be afraid to ask S.B. out in Jr. High. She likes you, and is going to ask you out in your junior year of high school anyway. You might as well beat her to it.

People will probably pick on you until you're in the 9th grade. You'll be bigger than everyone all along, but your strength and reflexes won't catch up until then. In 9th grade you're going to beat the crap out of J.T. in front of most of the school... Try to duck that first punch. Its the only one he's going to land, but his ring is going to cut you. Enjoy your suspension: Everyone is going to be a lot nicer to you when you get back to school. This will be your last fight until at least age 29 (if ever).

After graduation, you're going to get a crappy summer job as a maintenance guy at a resort. Take ALL of the money you make at this job, and your next job as a landscaper, and buy shares of a little company called Yahoo. Sell them all on December 31st, 1999, and use most of the money to buy several nice houses. Trust me.

Finally, try not to be such a lazy little bastard. You know what I mean!


Sincerely,

The 29 year old you

 

[Headsnap]

Dear 10 year old me,

When you're 18 don't go into the HSBC high as a kite and get a £1,500 loan. In fact don't get any loans, ever. Let Nicola pay for the holiday; she's a slut anyway, take her for all she's worth and if she moans just refuse to go. Also when the police stop you on the railway bridge after having smacked Ian Tyrer in the face give them a false name. It worked for Mo.

Bye,

You, fourteen years in the future

 

[Midna]

Dear 10 year old version of me;

Enjoy life whilst you can! Do not be in a hurry to grow up! once you become an adult, life becomes boring.

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

Dear (fucking adorable, bratty, smart-mouthed, sweet and wonderful) 10 year old me:

You're so much more amazing than you realize.

You need to understand that your biggest flaw, (besides procrastinating...STOP THAT) is putting others ahead of yourself. Girl, break that habit now, because it's only going to get harder. You cannot effectively take care of ANYONE else until you take care of yourself -- you'll do well to learn that now instead of in 12 years when you won't know where to start.

You're just a kid - and you'll BE a kid for a looong time. When Mom and Dad split up in five years..STAY OUT OF IT. Seriously, you'll think you're helping..you'll think you're strong enough. You're not.

Dad is GOING to disappoint you. Worship him now, but understand that in about 6 years that'll all change. It has nothing to do with you. You can't change it. It will hurt. Find someone you can confide in and learn to open up.

For the fun stuff 🙂

You'll NEVER become less boy crazy, so don't try 🙂

You will NOT marry Ralph. He really is gay. Tragic, I know.

Your friends now WILL be your friends forever (or..at least until you're 23) You'll go through some CRAZY shit together (including an 8-foot fork that someone will LOSE if you can believe it).

When Jordan asks you if you'll go out with Barry in 6th grade...DO IT..HE LIKES YOU...you fuckin retard 😛

Start working at McDonald's by Walmart even though you think it's the grossest job ever. It's not - you'll have the most fun ever. When you get back from Europe...QUIT. All the cool people will be gone and it'll become BALLS.

When you go to that Halloween party with Mark, that guy Eric...yeah...you know what I mean LOL Don't be a dumbass. He's awesome.

Weed is not the devil...when they ask you if you wanna do it...SAY YES. It's fun. But don't do any other drugs...they're bad mmmkay?

All that craziness in the city when you're about 16...stay away.

Lastly, stop being so shy (nevermind..that'll never happen )


You're the shit. Love you!

-Your old ass self (We're 23!!! )

 

[ikaiyoo]

Dear Ten Year Old Me

First of all, you know that idea you have about how cool it would be if you could play D&D Pools of Radiance With other kids on their computer? Do not let that idea go start learning to code and develope it and call if World of Warcraft.

Also, get your mom to take you to a doctor and get tested for ADHD it will make all the difference in the world. Trust me.

Stop riding your skateboard you are going to do something stupid one day and ruin your knees.

You know your mom's friends daughter rachel who has the huge crush on you? Go with it, I know Nikki is who everyone wants to go with, but trust me Rachel is the real thing. She will change in about three years and it will be too late.

Oh finally in about 5 or 6 years Chris and Trace are going to get you to smoke some pot... Dont do it. Remembering your junior and senior year of highschool might not be such a bad thing.

And finally when you get in college, if you and Rachel dont work out you will meet this girl named Amy. Whatever you have to do you do not under any circumstances are you to let her go. I dont care of you have to swallow every ounce of pride you have and lay naked in traffic, do not let her out of your life. You will spend the rest of your life kicking yourself in the ass that you let her walk away from you.


P.S. Call your Dad everyday. Tell him that you love him. Spend as much time with him as possible. And never wait to contact him because you can just do it tomorrow.

 

[Marquis De Sade]

Dear Ten Year Old Me:

In the future you'll realize if you changed anything at all about your life, you wouldn't be who you are. And by the way, you're perfectly fine with that, so don't worry.

Oh, well, there is this one thing though...actually...

Nah.

You'll figure it out.

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

Dear Ten Year Old Me:

In the future you'll realize if you changed anything at all about your life, you wouldn't be who you are. And by the way, you're perfectly fine with that, so don't worry.

Oh, well, there is this one thing though...actually...

Nah.

You'll figure it out.

Awesome letter 😀

 

[KrazieDog]

Dear 10 year old me (you sexy beast you 😉),

First off your parents aren't fucking clueless, they really do know everything. As stubborn as you think dad is sometimes, you are going to grow to be every bit the amazing man he is and people will appreciate and value you for it more than you'll ever know. The tickling thing is not weird, you'll grow to embrace it and instead of being shunned for it, it will bring into your life people too amazing for words and for which you're life will never be the same. Don't be scared to fly, there is nothing to it.

Don't keep turning the other cheek to L.A. hoping he'll change. He won't. He'll cross the line with Becka and you'll beat the shit outta him in front of 30 people and it'll be the last time he ever so much as looks at any your friends ever again. In high school, AB is not the world. Through her, you'll make a ton of new friends but don't put all that energy into her. She's broken and you simply can't fix her and she'll dissappoint you in the end. Walk away before you carry a hate for her around for 10 years. Don't let N and J go to that party, say no when they ask and think of another way to celebrate....they are both going to be shot that night. Don't blame yourself for not being there, thinking you might have made the difference; you might have been shot yourself or all three of you might have been killed. Thank God for that. Tell N to say spend time with his dad, cause he'll lose him 2 months later.

Ashley is another AB, but both Melissa's are awesome. Buy the restaurant, you ARE smart enough to rock that place. All those jobs you think suck will provide you with experiences you'll use everywhere else. Punch B in the mouth and kiss his girl cause she always liked you more than him and he knows it 😉

Tell dad to put every dime he has into two little companies: first into Microsoft then into Google. No one you are close to will ever work again. Stop worrying, while it will take longer than you expect you be blessed with an amazing job and new adventure in a beautiful place. Don't ever stop laughing and making others feel loved. Understand you don't have to always be a warrior, because you can do just as much damage as a gaurdian. Understand earlier that you won't be that guy almost every time, but that's not a bad thing because what you provide is more needed at that moment than what you want. And lastly, you are pretty dope, so don't sweat the small stuff.

Your happy older self,
Jay

 

[Marquis De Sade]

Awesome letter 😀

 

[Artoo]

Dear 10 year old me,

You probably won't work this out till you're older, but you really don't need to take things so seriously. Laugh off the insults, be relaxed and easy going. But don't stop being passionate about the things you love.
Stand up to your Dad when you disagree with him, he'll respect you more for it. Look after your mother, and show her you actually care about people other than yourself once in a while.

Good luck,
21 year old me.

P.S. Oh yeah, go pull some weights or go jogging, fatty. 😀

 

[Bohemianne]

Dear 10-year old me,

Thank you for being not a lazy child. Now I have to continue many tasks you started and I can't drop any of them just as that now. 😱

<<< It's not for you. Just some instant virtual catharses.

Love,
You

 

[slacker2114]

Dear 10-year old me,

Knowing you and how you are since you ARE me, you're not going to listen to a single thing I say. So I'm not going to even bother to try and advise you.

But there IS one thing you ABSOLUTELY MUST DO!. On Dec. 22nd, 2004, call mom that afternoon and tell her to unplug the space heater in the laundry room. Don't let her off the phone until she does it. Trust me on this.

signed,
37-year old you.

P.S. Spend more time with Nana and Pop. They DON'T live forever.

P.P.S. AND STOP BEING SO FRIGGIN' LAZY!!!

 

[Tiger.Lily]

Dear 10-year-old self,

Hi. It's me. You. Plus another 10 years.

Listen...I know right now you're doing your cheers, and screaming as loud as all of the other girls, but feeling really lonely. It's okay. Don't sweat it. In fact...stop worrying so much. If you don't chill out now you'll end up quitting cheerleading in the 8th grade. The other girls don't hate you...they just think you're a bit weird because you don't talk a lot. Trust me, you'll find out in high school that it really wasn't that big of a deal. And no, you're not a lesbian. Don't listen to the mean things girls can say about one another.

While we're on the subject of being an outcast - the glasses and braces are fine. You'll appreciate the fact that you were a nerd who grew up to have a badass personality later. You will be "that pretty girl" one day. Don't think differently.

You probably just "broke up" with Travis. But don't worry, he'll always be around. And he'll be better than ever when you enter high school. He's a precious friend with a genuine heart, so try not to judge him too harshly when he's dating Amanda in middle school. He has to grow up and make his own mistakes, just like you. But you'll always be the best of friends, regardless of the petty fights you may have early on.

In middle school you will meet some of the best friends you'll ever have. They'll be little weirdos just like you...and you'll have the time of your life. But while you're laughing it up with B, B, N, and R, try to appreciate how unique you truly are. You don't have to fit in. You'll find that out in high school...even though you'll make mistakes along the way. A LOT of mistakes.

I won't even tell you not to make mistakes. I won't tell you what to correct, and what to avoid, because ultimately those bad things will help shape and mold you to be the strong, willful, independent young lady you are today. You'll be angry, you'll be confused, and you'll be dying to grow up and get the hell out of there. But try not to focus too much on growing old - one day you'll miss the innocence of youth. Mom and Dad aren't too bad...and your biological father won't make your life hell forever. In fact, Mom will be your best friend one day. I promise.

Love yourself. I know it's hard, and sometimes it still is...but you really need to work on loving yourself now, or it'll be hard times ahead. Remember, you're strong, and you're beautiful. Keep on rocking those peace signs, little rainbow girl.

Love,
You in the future

P.S. Try not to get into the filthy habit of cursing like a sailor. It still haunts me to this very day. ;P

 

[Mister Scruff]

Dear 10 year old me,

HAIL SATAN.



EVERY DAY.


Love,

You

 

[sasaxrah]

Dear 10 year-old Sarah,

Just relax. Seriously.

Love,
25 year-old Sarah

-----

Dear 25 year-old Sarah,

Hypocrite.

Love,
10 year-old Sarah

 

[BlackestLily]

Dear Nadzia


Make sure your brother doesn't trade in your video games. They're gonna be your favorite ones.

Jessie will be gone soon, so when you see her tell her you love her and that you hope she'll think of you down the road.

Your dad is going to have rough roads ahead, and he's going to take it out on all of you. Don't take it personally, he'll be happier once you get the female black and white cat.

You'll move out sooner than you think! And good things will come of it.

No, you won't die before you get into college. You just can't imagine a future so you can only imagine dying. But sometimes not knowing isn't a bad thing.

Save your money in college. When you graduate, paying off loans is HORRIBLE.

Don't worry, neither granpa nor dad will die when you think.

Heartbreak will happen. Go through it anyway with your teeth grit. You need the experience of the bad to find and appreciate the good.

Do the best you can and be happy doing it. Don't mind about anyone else and what they think. Wherever you go, there you will find likeminded people who wondered where you were their whole life. You'll wonder the same about them. Most of all, have fun. : )


Your onlooker

 

[Snail Shell]

Dear Josh,

You've done everything wrong up until this point. You're going to continue doing everything wrong until now. That's your nature. You're going to meet a guy in high school who sums it up for you.

"Your life isn't one failure after another, because the first failure hasn't ended yet."

However,

Nobody is going to care. They're still going to love you miles longer than you love yourself. Your standards for yourself are miles higher than anyone should have set for themselves. And the sick part is, you're going to attain those standards more often than you're willing to admit.

Keep doing everything wrong. It's what your best at and it's why people love you.

Sincerely,

Snail Shell

 

[BostonTickling]

Dear Ten Year Old Me,
By the time you're 18, both of your parents will be dead. You need to start learning how to fend for yourself now. Go out, collect some cans, save up all the money you can. Because when you get to be an adult, the only person you will be able to rely on is yourself. If it's possible, you should start a tickling video business (Yes, a tickling video business, I know it sounds strange, but just go with it) when you're 18 instead of 24. That way you'll be living the high life by the time you're my age. Oh yeah, when you meet Nicole, RUN! Love,
Sean

 

[falcon]

dear 10 year old me

be true to yourself and don't worry about losing your hair. when you grow up, you're gonna look just like dad and grampa. and that's not a bad thing. just take a look at the girl you married!

love,
the 34 year old you.

 

[AngelOfDarkness]

Dear Angel,

HAI!

When you're in your Freshman year of High School, don't go crazy over 1 certain boy and wind up writing his name in a heart on your hand, his friends will see it and tell him, then he will call you on it on the last day of school. SAVE YOURSELF THE EMBARASSMENT! In Sophomore year, DON'T change yourself to get closer to a supposed friend named Kayla and then fail Bio second semester because of it. You'll do ok Junior year. Ahhh Senior year. You will kick ass and ace all of your classes. Beware of economics! Don't slack off because it is boring as all hell ("Mom, she said hell!"), or else you'll end up not graduating on time.

Treat your mother well, she's been through SO much and doesn't need a bratty rebellious child to make it that much worse. Help her everytime she asks, and DO NOT let her catch you on a certain website that she wouldn't approve of....keep your chin up, I know it's hard, but you'll succeed and make everyone proud in the end!

20 yr. old Angel

 

[Wildtime]

Dear 10-year-old me:

Invest in Apple and Microsoft, but don't get too hung up on learning anything in computer class, it'll be outdated by the time you're twelve. Take more interest in biology, you'll enjoy it and it'll lead to a career further on down the road. Learn Critical Thinking skills, question the source, the accuracy and the content of any information handed to you--trust me, this will become your philosophy later in life.

Above all, remember these three letters: TMF. I won't explain what these letters mean, as you're too young right now, but it will be a nice refuge from the world around you.

See ya later kid,
Wildtime

 

[LeeAllure]

Dear Self,

Ignore all stocks until 1992, then spent $700 on AOL in March.
Sell it all in November of 1999, then concentrate on buying the
house you've always wanted by the water. Make it big enough
to have friends over, and comfortable enough so that they will
always want to visit. You'll be a very social person as you go on.

Spend more time with your grandmother, less time on bad men,
and learn to love exercise. Hike the Appalachian trail from Florida
to ME. Get involved more, but take on fewer crazy responsibilities;
remember that it's ok to relax.

You have the ability to do anything you want to do, so remember
to pace yourself - there's time for it all 🙂

Love you!
Me

 

[natural tickler]

Dear 10-year old me

Hello you sexy beast!! Try not to take yourself too seriously, because believe me no one else does. So what if your twin sister Terrie is 3 minutes older than you, we know who is the Alpha of the set. Disobey your high school football coach and leave the game early, because that might have saved your knee. Do not fall in love with Charisse, because she will break your heart in more ways imaginable....also remember that it pays to check out birth certficates, and have paternity tests done, to make sure you ARE the father

Also, for health and well being, getting into all-night fistfights with your brother Alex is not a good idea, when a good number of the police force is at the gate watching like a prize-fight. And it is always wise to listen to what Mom says, she has been thru it before, and have forgotten more than you know.

Lastly, but certainly not least, a message for life: "A friend with weed, is a friend indeed"

cool runnings, rasta

natural tickler