Today’s giveaway features two California jewelry artists.
Textured Drop Necklace By Feisty Elle
Every time I wear this piece by Leslie Yang, I get compliments. I’ve actually had people stop me in the street to ask where I got it. It’s made of bamboo, so it’s surprisingly lightweight. I don’t even notice I have it on, and I love how effortlessly it elevates an outfit.
Can You Hear Me Now Brooch by Mama’s Little Babies
Mama’s Little Baby brooches are so witty. This guy is my favorite, but I also feel affectionate toward the artichoke and Gunther, the World Famous Lion Tamer.
Cute, right? I know!
To enter, please leave a piece of advice for your younger self. And don’t forget to check back this week for more contests.
Fine print: Please only leave one comment, because it’s the nice thing to do, and also because multiple entries will be disqualified. I’ll use random.org to select the winner, and I’ll announce who won at the top of this post and in a separate post next Wednesday.
Mighty Girl 
Self…you’re gonna have a beautiful marriage and family…don’t rush into. Take some time to be a grown woman on your own.
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Starting eating humble pie a little earlier.
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Eat more ice cream.
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Self,
I know you think Jameson Whiskey and drunkorexia is a good way to get over a breakup, but he was so not worth worth it. Stop being a masochist and date the nice guy already. He wins.
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Dear younger self,
Why don’t you work on cultivating some love for yourself rather than trying to cultivate some high school loverboy’s love for you? It’ll be SO much more worth your time.
xo
E
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Don’t cry over those boys… you will appreciate the one you end up with and get a kick out of the others on facebook years later!
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Dear younger self,
Hang in there. It gets better. Sometimes. And you’re stronger than you think you are. So don’t worry about it.
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Save some of your cash, you don’t need to spend everything.
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you don’t have to act tough. people will still like you.
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Younger Self,
Get yourself to therapy, it is awesome. Also, when you workout you feel better even though you don’t believe me. Spoiler Alert: You f-ing love kickboxing!
Love – 2010 Self
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You don’t have to work this hard at everything.
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Dear Young buck:
Do it. Do everything. Don’t be so timid. You will come out the other side of all your adventures not regretting what you did, but what you left on the table. Be less hesitant, more bold, way more reckless. By the time you are 30, you will not want to party, you will not be willing to drop everything and GO, you will be too old for many things SO DO THEM NOW. xoxo, The Old Fart aka you.
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Dear younger self, please, please, PLEASE learn the art of thinking before you speak… and subtlety in speech. It will take a while, so you should get a move on!
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He’s lucky to have you and not the other way around. Really.
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Have fun! Enjoy where you are NOW and stop worrying so much!
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Little me, ease up on the worry. Stay up late, indulge, and please quit shopping with our mother as you dress like a member of the AARP.
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Keep writing.
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Dear Younger Me:
Don’t be so damn shy. Talking to people won’t kill you. You’re not a bad person – just get out there!
Love,
Older me.
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Take more chances.
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listen to your parents! they aren’t *that* out of touch with reality.
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Stop getting upset at insignificant things (getting less-than-stellar grades, getting fired from temp jobs, being sad when people who don’t like you)and take the time to look around and appreciate all of the great things life has to offer.
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“Keep your legs closed, honey. He’s not worth it.”
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Dear Self,
Please stop worrying about the future. You will not be a failure. You will have a more amazing life and career than you have ever dreamed of.
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Dear Self-
STOP SMOKING! And don’t be reckless with your heart and body, even though you think it feels good at the time.
Love you.
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Dear J,
No, it is NOT the same thing as someone handing you two thousand dollars when you get a new credit card.
Love, J
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Dear younger self,
Those people for whom you’re working so hard to “maintain the friendship” aren’t really your friends! If it feels one-sided, it pretty much is one sided.
Also! Other people are loads more fun! Just go talk. You’re really funny and smart, but people don’t know it because you’re hiding in the background all the time.
Also also! Go play!
All the love in the world,
Me/You
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Dear Younger Self. Eat that chocolate, kiss those boys, and skip those lectures. Life is more than studying and jobs and it’s okay to lax out and be a bit naughty every now and then. <3, Older Self xx
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I had lots of advice for my younger self, but I think the most important is to enjoy being young! Stop wishing to grow up, and appreciate yourself for who you are at this very moment.
http://kayemgi.wordpress.com/2010/08/26/letter/
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Sometimes it’s not about you. It’s really about them.
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Don’t buy that STUPID truck! It’s a waste of money and not worth. Go on a fun trip instead!
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honey, overalls NEVER look good.
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Dear Younger Self: Pack up and live in another country for a year, maybe three years, maybe more! Learn the language, explore, and savor it. San Francisco will be right where you left it, waiting for you to come home.
Love,
Your Older Self
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RELAX…. Nothing is as serious or important as it seems right now…
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Advice to my younger self:
RELAX! Stoic and judgmental don’t look good on you…go have some fun.
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Don’t stress about everybody being cooler than you in high school. They’re at their peak right now. It only gets better for you from here on out.
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Dear Self,
You’ll grow to like how you look, I promise. Remember to put on sunscreen and smile more. You’re pretty.
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Dear Younger Lucia,
Don’t listen to the “shoulds” please. They will do you no favors.
XO,
Older Lucia.
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dear self:
being shy makes you appear snobby. you are wonderful with people- dive in!
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Dear Alaina,
Lighten up and take the time to have more fun. You’ll feel better, and no one will take you less seriously for being a little less serious.
Love,
Alaina
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Don’t date those guys just because you think you’re supposed to. You were on the right track thinking it felt weird and will make so much sense when she comes along…
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Cathy my love,
He’s a douchebag. So get out and actually go ENJOY college — drink, smoke bad things, skip classes — instead of staying inside and forcing yourself to try to be the type of chaste person he says he wants. Don’t change yourself for anyone, especially a guy who told you you “could be pretty if you worked out.” You ARE pretty, RIGHT NOW. Go out and have some fun.
Also, your current boyfriend is really, really hot, he’s smart and considerate, and he unconditionally loves you. You win!!
Love,
Older, Wiser Cathy
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Listen to your gut, no matter what the others say. They don’t have the same gut.
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Don’t listen to yourself when you repeatedly put down your voice. Listen instead to the people around you who think you are great. Work at it. Practice. Really, you can.
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Culled from my letter to my 20-year-old self:
You can undo any decisions you’ve made that no longer work for you.
Don’t let people guilt you about commitment and stability. They’re probably laboring under a commitment they made that no longer works for them. They’re responsible for living their life; you’re responsible for living your life.
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Dear Jenn,
While not enjoying sports is okay, it’s also okay to get up and move some times. It turns out that you run like Big Bird only because you don’t run very often. I promise. You can do this.
Love,
Older You.
P.S. That super short cut you’re considering for your Senior Pictures? Probably not your best idea. xoxo
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Laur, women would kill for those curves so stop whining about it, get a new bra and live loud. Also, stop apologizing so goddamn much. You’re doing just fine, doll.
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Dear younger self: Fear is an emotion like any other, and it will not last forever.
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Dear Younger Self,
Go hang out with your father. You’ll come to find out that he’s actually quite awesome.
Megan
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Stop yourself and ask, ‘what’s really going on with me right now?’ before (1) impulsively reaching out to other people or (2) being snappy with loved ones. You will then discover other options for dealing with your temporary stresses that are more effective!
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Oh young one, don’t rush.
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