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Mandy R.
St. Louis, Missouri USA
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Advice to Mandy-Age 10
1) Although you'd like to think you aren't one of those kids who blames their parents' divorce on themselves, reassure yourself it wasn't you fault anyway. And just so you know, it's much better this way.
2) You don't need to wear that bra just yet. I know you would like to appear "grown-up", but you'll be singing a different tune once puberty finally kicks in. So, stuff that damn thing back in your drawer.
3) Quit lying to everyone. Nobody likes a liar. It may be funny to make up insane stories and watch the looks on your friends faces when you tell them your next door neighbor is actually a witch, but they know you are a lying. Especially Katie, and she'll remind you of it constantly your senior year of high school because as much as you like to lie, you really aren't that good at it. (NOTE: However, you'll perfect the craft around age 13.)
Advice to Mandy-age 15
1) Don't make your mother buy you those Dr. Martens and then pitch a fit and vow to never wear them again when Melissa (the "cool" girl) makes fun of them. She's just rude and they are expensive.
2) Hug Granny as much as you can. In a few years she'll move out to Virginia so Aunt Betty can take care of her. Her Alzheimer's will worsen, and at times she may forget your name. But just realize that no matter what, on her end of the line when she tells you she loves you, she means it.
3) Don't fight so much with your poor mom. She isn't out to get you like you think. You are lucky to have her and she will become your best friend when you are older.
Advice to Mandy-Age 18
1) It's okay, so you don't want to go to college right away. You need to figure things out, and you'll soon realize it's the best thing you could have done for yourself.
2) Chris is too old for you. Period. Get over it.
3) Although life may seem hopeless and depressing right now, hang in there. It will get better. Just don't be afraid to get out in the world and live. Meet new people! Experience new adventures! Fall in love! It's all scary and you could (and will) get hurt, but the only thing worse than falling down is not taking that first step at all.
Advice to Mandy-Yesterday
1)ÊThatcher may haveÊbroke your heart, but it can be fixed.ÊJust give it time.
2) Realize it's okay to let your guard down once in awhile. You don't always have to act tough. So stop yelling at poor Gandhi! Sarcasm is okay, but bitterness is not. Make sure to draw the line somewhere between the two.
3) Although it was a bad day, once you talk to Lauren and Mom you will be just fine. It was only one day out of many yet to come. You must always remember the good things- like the kitty kisses. Just relax and keep laughing. Life will, and does, go on.
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