People are always writing letters to their 60-year-old self, or things they would tell their 16-year-old self. But you know what? 60-year-old me would be very pissed off that she had to wait 16 years for information she could utilize in her life right now. 60-year-old me doesn’t need that many regrets, 46-year-old me already knows about regret and it involves a bottle of wine, a forehead pimple, scissors, and a new set of bangs. And quite frankly, 16-year-old me is never coming back, nor is her purple eyeliner.
Instead, this is a letter to 24-hours-from-now Sharon. 24-hours-from-now Sharon can actually use this information, because sometimes Sharon-right-this-very-second can be an asshole and could probably use a few reminders.
Dear '24 Hours From Now' Me,
Smile more.
Laugh more.
If you are about to say something negative, wait ten seconds before you let it come out of your mouth.
Don’t get involved in unimportant internet squabbles.
Don’t get involved in unimportant squabbles period.
Go for that run. You’ll feel better.
Dude, marshmallows are going to fall in the dirt at the campfire and your kids will step on them every single time. Get over it.
Get away from the computer.
Go for a walk.
Listen.
Put on sunscreen, Magda.
Be patient.
Be kind.
Be true to yourself.
It’s a good idea to let your kids create a Sprite and gummy bear popsicle. It is not a good idea to let them eat it while they walk around the house.
Snuggle with your kids every chance you have.
Those kids you're snuggling with? Don’t give them the password to your iTunes account.
Give someone a compliment.
Be a cheerleader for those you love.
The words you put online reflect who you are in real life.
You still haven’t gone for that run. Get off your ass.
p.s. Read this again tomorrow.
p.p.s. You're out of wine again.
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