ToMyFormerSelf.

I saw this clever idea on someone elses blog, apparently for charity a book is being published consisting of letters written by celebrities to their 16 year old selves. i thought this was a great idea, even though i am only 17... nearly 18 but a lot has happened in that nearly 2 years. so i think im going to try it, that and look for the book online too ^^

Dear Daniel,
I hope you are well, you arent doing too badly, in hind sight..
advice is probably what will help you right now more than anything, cherish those who are closest to you right now, mum and dad will support you but youll have a troublesome time with them in the future, i know this because im experiancing it, never give in have faith that your friends are there for you, youll meet so many more too, talk to new ones, when you join sixth form and throughout it all, you need to believe that youre worth their time because they will tell you and not let your depression get the better of you, but they are what keep you going, Coral wont, neither will Emma, they will hurt you much more than you think, sure they seem like a good idea and make you feel valued as a person, but theyre not right for you. and be who you want to be not who they or anybody else want you to be, you should continue dying your hair, if you like it like that, dont let other people tell you differently you care too much about the opinions of everyone else, also, invest in straightners and some conditioner, itll do your confidence some good. :)

Daniel, be sure of your choices, you live with your consequences, so make sure what you choose is what you really want.

spend time doing your hobbies, dont be lazy, dont get caught up in things that you dont enjoy, dont procrastinate, dont hold grudges, move on, decide what you want from your life, and go for it, just hold onto it and dont let anyone tell you you cant have it be strong i know you can be, i know i can be.

i need to tell you, dont get upset about your exam results, you tried hard, be proud of that, and dont apply for the job at primark, wait and get a job youll enjoy, even if its for less money, :) youll be happier. stay true to yourself. let down your guard once in a while, and dont try to be someone youre not, enjoy what you have and dont wish for more, everything you deserve will come your way, never let anyone bring you down. you will be happy, you always made mum and dad happy, just dont lose that, like i have, and support jess, she'll need it in may. more than i gave her,

if you follow this youll be happy. i promise you, nearly two years of mistakes prove this, but its about to change now, so youll be okay.
keep playing guitar, and buy more oil pastels. :)

See you in two years.
Daniel.

finally just try and do things your way, be yourself its all that you can be, its what youre good at.