I had my students write down if they could go back in time what would they tell their younger selves. So it got me to thinking what would I tell my 9th grade self. So this is what I would tell my younger self. Don't worry about finding a boyfriend, don't worry so much about fitting in. Enjoy your time with your mom because she'll be taken from you way too soon. You're unique, you're an individual. Study hard, you'll go to JC first but you'll find yourself and see some people in a new light. Keep following the GIANTS they'll win not only one World Series but 3. You're going to follow in your grandmother's footsteps and become a teacher. You will lose touch with your friends after college and that's okay, you'll make new friends and develop new interests along the way. You're not rich but you'll own your mom's home after she passes. You'll always have cats Don't let anyone take you for granted, push you around, tell you you're fat. Be yourself even if you don't know who that is yet. Don't be afraid to fall in love though God knows I was and still am. Be more outgoing fake it until you make it.
