When I was 16…

Since I’ve entered my mid-20’s there has been a vast majority of engagements and weddings.  Crazy! But, at the end of the day, I still feel like the 16-year girl I was 10 years ago.  Where has the time gone?

When I was 16:

• It was the year 2004
• I was a sophomore East Leyden High School

I liked:

• Britney Spears’ In the Zone CD
• DreX in the morning on 103.5 Kiss FM
• Justin Timberlake… duh!
• My boyfriend Kyle
• The song “True” by Ryan Cabrera
• Abercrombie jean skirts
• daydreaming
• Bebe tops
• The “preppy” look
• Ryan Cabrera
• peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
• Parties on the weekends
• Socializing at school
• Football Games
• Reality shows such as The Simple Life and Laguna Beach
• Corvettes
• My journalism teacher Mr. Rossi
• Newspaper Class
• Tiffany Bracelets
• Tiny Louis Vuitton and Coach purses
• Jesse McCartney
• pink… everything!
• Disney World
• Driving around in Sam’s car
• Boys that played football
• Mean Girls

My Dislikes:

• P.E.
• Chemistry
• Geometry
• The ACT

I Wanted to Be:

• A Writer… of course.

Advice I Would Give Myself 10 Years Later:

• Stay away from drama and people who cause drama
• Those who gossip about others are probably gossiping about you
• Do better in school!
• In the grand scheme of things, who you hung out with, wore, talked to, popularity status, and parties you attended REALLY don’t matter
• School shouldn’t be for socializing
• Don’t Burn Bridges
• Keep in touch with friends
• Take Driver’s Ed more seriously
• REALLY REALLY enjoy these moments.  You don’t have to worry about getting married, getting your career together, or your future life.  Just have FUN!