Note to Self

So, I've seen this on several blogs. Here goes. What would you say to yourself if you were talking to you when you were a teenager, like 17 or so? I'll start....

Dear April,
I know things are a bit crazy right now, working at Chick-Fil-A while your friends are out. It's alright. You're learning about a good work ethic.
Keep working with kids. You're gonna have 3 of the greatest ones before you turn 29 and you'll need all the experience you can get.
Don't get discouraged when you try all the right things and they never seem to work. They will when it matters most.
In a few years, your daughter will be there when you're given extra change at the grocery. Take it back, even if you have to unload the baby in the wind. She's watching...
Love all the people you can't stand. Just don't hang around them too much. Bad company corrupts good morals.
Don't judge people who have mental issues. You're going to be taking Zoloft in a few years and yes, you're still gonna be a great mom.
It's OK to get mad. You try so hard to be perfect but let it go. You're human. A punching bag might help.
I know you've never had a boyfriend yet, but don't worry. He's coming and he's a keeper.
Remember patience. It's so hard but it really is a virtue.
Quit beating yourself up when you eat the chocolate. All those models in the magazines have fake boobs and airbrushed legs anyway. Plus, you look beautiful just the way you are.
Stand your ground, you're right more often than not. When you're wrong, though, admit it. It's a sign of character.
Do the hard things first. That way, you'll have a great feeling of accomplishment.
Shit's just another word for poop, so if you really need to express yourself, that one's probably the best option.
You can't be friends with everyone so stick to your bosom buddies and let them be like family. Don't feel bad if you can't please everyone. You never will anyway, so let it go. Your true friends will call you back and read your goofy blog. You don't have to be the initiator all the time.
Listen to your Tata, he's a wise man, hug Meme, call Tahna. Sit back and remember your Nana. Go on all the mission trips that you can so you can see just how big the world is and how many people need God's love.
Don't worry about money. You'll have everything you need and then some. Give whenever you can. It will never leave you feeling empty.
Catch your zzzzz's. You'll need your rest. You're gonna be a mom some day and you need your energy. You might be raising the next President or Billy Graham or Shirley Temple!
Love isn't a feeling;it's an action and it's not always easy.
You're doing fine, just fine. Yes, the chocolate's for you. It's dark because I knew that was your favorite.

Love,
April in 11 years