3/18/25 Blog Post 5: Letter to Younger Self
Dear Younger Me, Right now, you probably think being a grown-up means staying up as late as you want, eating candy for dinner, and never having to do homework again. It sounds pretty awesome, doesn’t it? Well, I hate to break it to you, but adults still have bedtimes (even if we don’t always listen to them), too much candy gives us stomachaches, and there’s always something new to learn. But don’t worry—you have plenty of time before you need to think about all that. For now, just enjoy being a kid. Play outside, build blanket forts, and let your imagination run wild, because those moments are more important than you realize. I know you sometimes feel like you have to be perfect at everything—whether it’s spelling tests, swim meets, or even just coloring inside the lines. But let me tell you a little secret: mistakes are how you learn! Every time you mess up, you’re actually getting better, even if it doesn’t feel like it right away. So don’t be afraid to try new things, even if you’re...