December 2011
1 post
Dear younger self,
When someone says they just want to be friends and nothing more, listen to them. Don’t try to force their hand into liking you because it won’t turn out well. No one wants someone to be with them for the wrong reasons. If someone truly likes you, they won’t just say it, they’ll show it on their own in little (and big!) things that they do like hold the door for you, kiss...
August 2011
1 post
Dear younger self,
When someone says they just want to be friends and nothing more, listen to them. Don’t try to force their hand into liking you because it won’t turn out well. No one wants someone to be with them for the wrong reasons. If someone truly likes you, they won’t just say it, they’ll show it on their own in little (and big!) things that they do like hold the door for you, kiss your...
December 2010
1 post
Would You Trade It All?
after reading an honest and heartfelt blog post from one sweet blogger, i am inspired to talk about the various emotions many feel at one time or another — at least i do — when attempting to dream big and make those dreams a reality. how many people feel scared and unsure at times because they are not travelling the traditional, straight path? i often find myself on a rollercoaster of...
November 2010
1 post
“People think Barney (the dinosaur) is perfect, but nobody is perfect. Everybody...”
September 2010
5 posts
Make more friends- people don’t dislike you. They’re just terrified of you. You scare them to death. Talk more. Speak up. Share better. Smile. You don’t smile enough. Smile lots.
For The Love Of God
Don’t introduce her to him. It’s the worst idea you’ve ever had. I’m not sure it makes you a better person on the other end. It will completely unhinge you and only leave you wondering why.
If you would like to share some words of wisdom or write a note to your younger self, click on the submit link at the top of the page or email your wise words to onherway1@gmail.com
Understand that it is okay for people to be in your life for a short time. You may love them with your whole heart. You may have the most fun you’ve ever had with them. They may feel like your missing puzzle pieces. But people come and people go, and you’ve got to be okay with that because in the end, it’s out of your hands. Learn to enjoy them while you’ve got them.
Divorce Sucks
Dear Younger Me,
You know. I got married 12 years ago at the ripe old age of 19 with the intention of being married forever. Never once did I stray from this thought. I was willing to forgive, move forward, work things out. Soon to be ex-husband was in college and I’d do anything to help him out, you name it. Why some people would ask? Because he is (was) my husband. His success is also...
August 2010
4 posts
The Story Behind My Younger Self →
What I would tell my younger self:
Get involved in group activities as much as you can. It helps us to communicate better and make all sorts of friends and figure out who we are.
Get a job early in life. Any kind of job. Even just shoveling snow for the neighbour. It teaches you discipline and responsibility.
Don’t feel like you have to go to University or college immediately...
Dear 20 year old me,
There is more than one person for you. There are hundreds of people for you. Don’t marry the first person that comes along because you feel like you are running out of time. A wedding is only one day but a marriage is much longer.
Lisa, age 34
Study, study, study! But most importantly, study what you love.
July 2010
32 posts
“Don’t eat it.”
– Amanda
Be friendly and kind with everyone but chose your friends wisely, don’t waste your energy and worries on people who don’t want to be your friend, instead concentrate on and give all you can to those who do.
Study as hard as you can in high school, and then finish a degree ASAP, even if you don’t know what you want to do when you grow up, at least get a head start. When this is...
everyone, deep inside, is just as afraid as you are. nothing will ever add up like you’d like it to in your head, but tragedies eventually pass and life does bloom again. don’t ever give up on the people you love. put up with their difficult behavior because deep down, they mean more to you than is even feasibly possible to understand. you’re human; it’s okay to feel hurt...
“Don’t make fun of the nerds in high school, you’ll realize...”
– Lesley
Beauty on the inside is way more important than beauty on the outside. Beauty is as beauty does. The most important thing you should wear every day is a smile. Love is an action verb. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Your thoughts matter. Add to the conversation without worrying about what others think. If you want lots of friends, you have to be friendly yourself. Don’t put off...
“My only regret i have is that i spent way too much time worrying about what...”
“Second chances are earned, not deserved.”
– Tracy
“Karma always comes around, make sure you always follow your heart and your karma...”
Be grateful for what you have. Be kind, because everyone is going through some kind of battle. Don’t marry the “fixer-upper boyfriend” - men don’t change and you deserve better. Marry your best friend, but always keep a few girlfriends too - they have something your significant other can’t give.
When you’re a new mom, remember all the OTHER moms out there...
- Love more with your brain, and less with your heart.
- Worrying about the future won’t solve anything, go out and enjoy the moment.
“Actions speak louder than words.” “Do not take life so seriously. There is a time for being serious, but more time to laugh and enjoy it.” “It is the simple things in life that mean so much.”
“If you do not have kids, do not give parenting advice to people who do. You have...”
– Tracy -age 36
“Despite the pain, despite the tragedy, you will experience true love so...”
– Age 36
“I would tell my younger self that Wayne really is my soul mate.
I would tell...”
– Age 53
“Stop complaining about everything, live for the moment. Go out and FIND...”
– Kim
“Go out and explore the world. You only have one life and you should live it...”
– Age 25
“Take it easy on your boyfriend. He loves you like you wouldn’t believe. No...”
– Sarah age 30
Learn how credit scoring works and keep your score high and your debt low. Don’t marry the man you can live with, marry the man you cannot live without. Make your own happy. Don’t depend on that guy you can’t live without. IF he adds to your happiness, that’s great, but be happy on your own first and that relationship will thrive. Use coupons and don’t be a brand snob. You’d be amazed how much you...
“Don’t be afraid of girls. Some of them are really nice. A few of them are...”
– J age 38
To my younger self. Remember one day credit cards need to be paid off. It isn’t free money and it is too easy to swipe that card but much harder to pay off! Life gets so much better than High School. You don’t look cool smoking, so knock it off. You smell like an ashtray. (I don’t smoke anymore) For the love of God do not try to fool your parents and type a fake letter from...
Never let someone else decide your worth - only you know your true value. Learn from your mistakes and move on - there is no point in regretting a past you cannot change. Love yourself - when you love yourself, you allow others to love you as well. Accept compliments with a genuine smile instead of blowing them off. Trust your instinct. The size of your heart matters more than the size of your...
Get serious about college. Yes, you can always go back - but it is much easier (and more fun) at 18 than at 24. Your prince is coming, I promise. I can’t tell you his name because you already know him and you would NEVER believe me! Make the effort to take your son to see your grandmother when he is a newborn. You will lose her when he is 6 weeks old, and you will sorely regret that she...
“Don’t worry about what other people think, just do the things that make...”
– Age 25
Dear high school me, Take care of your body now, because one day, it won’t be so easy to stay thin! Age 32 (and about 65lbs heavier than high school)
“If you have an opportunity, jump on it! Make it happen. You won’t get the...”
– Sarah age 24
“You can’t “fix” bad boys. They won’t change. Things...”
– Sarah age 24
“Don’t make mistakes you can’t undo!”
– Tammy
Dear high school me,
Don’t waste your time with the boy you bonded with global class.
He may seem nice and cute and all that good stuff, but he’ll only spend the next 4 years letting you down.
Safe yourself the trouble & heart break and walk away now.
Love,
The slightly more mature 19 year old me
Dear 4th Grade Me,
Fourth Grade Sucks. So do the next five years of school. But they really don’t mean much at all. in fact they make you realize who you really are. In high school you will be loved and respected. Don’t let the fear of losing the people around you again hold you back ever again. Even though you don’t know anyone at first, you’re going to have made friends...
“You never know when your bad luck will turn into your good luck.”
– age 65
“Everyone falls out of love with their spouse occasionally. This is normal. The...”
– Samantha
-age 29
“Laugh everyday, it is good for you health and your soul.”
– Samantha
-age 29