Today I am copying an idea I saw over at my friend Rhonda's blog,
A GRITS life. She wrote a letter to herself at 17, kinda like the Brad Paisely song, Letter to Me. Although it hasn't even been 10 years since I decided to give it a shot:
Slow down! Enjoy this time of being carefree, college is going to be fun but it’s going to bring a lot of responsibility also.
All those short shorts, and cute little outfits aren’t so cute after all. Listen to Mom when she tells you that you are dressing like a “you know what” and stop hiding outfits in your bag and locker….you are going to get detention for dress code violation and Mom will NOT be happy then!
Some of these friends of yours that you think so highly of will unfortunately disappoint you many, many times in the future. Listen to Dad when he tells you to avoid people who are full of drama. When he tells you that you are lucky if you can count on one hand your true friends, don’t laugh at him….it’s true!
I know you think you are in love with your high school sweetheart…but just wait, you have NO idea what true love is:)
That time you and Courtney got caught sneaking out was terrible….but I promise you will be able to eventually look back and laugh really hard.
Enjoy those Saturday and Sunday’s at the Strange farm with Julie…eat as many turkey sandwiches from Dolly’s that you possibly can, with as many packets of mayonnaise that you want. You will always have great memories from the farm…learning to drive, talking about boys, planning our lives and plotting how to avoid being grounded:) When Julie goes into Miss Darby mode, listen…she’s going to go somewhere with that one day!
One day you will stop fighting with little brother and he will be your best friend….even though you will continue to boss him around.
That sweet little country boy that you have had a crush on for so long…very soon he is going to sweep you off your feet and you are going to live happily ever after! You will have 2 furry babies that melt you heart and hopefully one day several human babies:)
Pretty soon there is going to be something called a CHI….buy it, use it and love it!
I know it’s not looking good right now, but Mom will eventually be you best friend. Stop giving her such a hard time…you will look back and see that she was so right about *most* everything she said and did.
You have a huge extended family with lots of cousins. Be proud of that family and always put family first. Your cousins are going to be the most important thing to you and I know they will be for the rest of your life.
Say your prayers and grow closer to the Lord. Always be thankful for the many blessings you have. Be positive and always try to have a smile on your face. Live life to the fullest!

I think I was 18 in this picture and Pumpkin was a little baby!