A Letter To 10 Year Old Myself

Dear 10-year-old me,

How’s it going, little buddy? I bet you’re still rocking that bowl cut and those bright red sneakers.

I know you’re probably thinking, “Why is some grown-up version of me writing to myself? Is this some kind of time travel thing?” But trust me, it’s not. It’s just your future self giving you some advice from the future. So listen up, because this is important.

First of all, stop picking your nose. I know it’s a tough habit to break, but trust me, it’s not a good look. And for the love of all that is holy, please stop eating paste. It’s not food, no matter how much it tastes like it.

Secondly, you’re going to go through some tough times in the coming years. Middle school is going to be a real doozy. But don’t worry, it’s not all bad. You’ll survive, and you’ll come out stronger on the other side. Just remember to always be true to yourself, and don’t let anyone else tell you who you should be.

Now, I know you’re probably thinking, “but wait, if I change who I am now, then I won’t be me in the future!” And you’re right, you’ll be an even better version of yourself. Embrace change, it’s not always bad.

Also, don’t be afraid to take risks. You’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the things you did. So go ahead and ask that cute girl to be your girlfriend. Who knows, she might say yes! (But if she doesn’t, don’t worry. There are plenty of other fish in the sea. Just don’t eat them, because that’s not cool.)

Finally, always remember to have fun. Life is too short to be serious all the time. So go out and play some video games, eat some ice cream, and make some memories.

Well, that’s all for now. I have to go back to the future and do future stuff. But remember, I’ll always be here for you, even if you can’t see me.

When you hit your teenage years, you’re going to think you know everything. But trust me, you don’t. So don’t be afraid to ask for help, whether it’s from your parents, teachers, or even your weird Uncle Bob. He might not have all the answers, but he’s got some pretty good dad jokes.

And speaking of dad jokes, don’t roll your eyes at them. You’ll be telling them yourself before you know it. But don’t worry, you’ll be really good at it. Like, seriously, you’ll be the king of dad jokes. You’ll be so good at them, you’ll start to make people groan on purpose just for the fun of it.

Also, don’t worry about getting good grades. I know you’re a bit of a nerd and you like to get straight A’s, but it’s not the end of the world if you don’t. Just do your best and don’t stress too much. And if you do get a bad grade, just remember, “C” stands for “cookie,” and who doesn’t like cookies?

Don’t be afraid to be yourself. You’re going to meet a lot of people in your life, and some of them will be weird, and some of them will be boring, and some of them will be really cool. But the most important thing is to be true to who you are.

Don’t waste too much time playing video games, it’s not a real job, and you’re not going to make a living out of it, not yet at least. Unless you become a professional gamer or streaming on Twitch or YouTube, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Also, remember that time you got a perm and thought you looked like Justin Bieber? Yeah, don’t do that again.

And don’t forget, you’ll have to start shaving soon, so you better start practicing on a grapefruit or something. Trust me, you don’t want to be the kid in class with a patchy beard.

Also, don’t be afraid to try new things. You might find out that you’re a natural at something, like playing the accordion or knitting. Or maybe you’ll discover that you’re terrible at it, like playing the banjo or competitive eating. But either way, it’s all part of the experience.

And most importantly, don’t take yourself too seriously. Life is all about having fun, and sometimes that means making a fool of yourself.

Don’t forget to brush your teeth! I know it’s not the most exciting thing in the world, but trust me, you don’t want to end up with a mouth full of cavities. And remember to floss, too. Nobody likes spinach in their teeth, especially not on a first date.

And when you start to get taller, don’t forget to watch your head. You’ll be bumping it on doorframes and low-hanging branches for the rest of your life. But hey, at least you’ll be able to reach the top shelf without a step stool.

And don’t be too hard on yourself when you make mistakes. We all do it, and it’s a part of learning. Just remember, everyone falls down, but it’s getting back up that counts. And if you ever need some inspiration, just think of that time you fell off your bike in front of your crush. You got back up and rode away like a boss.

And remember to always be kind to others. You never know what someone is going through, and a little kindness can go a long way. And who knows, you might just make a new friend. Or at least, you’ll make someone’s day a little bit brighter.

Alright, that’s it for real this time. I have to go back to the future and do some more time traveling. But remember, I’ll always be here for you, even if you can’t see me.

Love,

Your older, but still pretty cool, self.