Life wisdom + the things I wish I'd known
Why was every hair-related decision a bad one?
Dear 22-year-old self, I'm so glad you decided to teach in Brazil! What an excellent adventure! And you were so proactive about finding that event planning job! High five from your future self.
However, a note about that boss of yours. Your instincts were right. She is The Actual Worst. When she asked on your first day if you were "trying to not answer the phone" she wasn't joking. And that's a pretty accurate representation of who she is. When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
And that kind, funny guy you've been dating for years? You knooooow he's not your person. Like, down to your bones you know he's not. Save yourself (and him) a lot of time and heartbreak and find the courage to end it cleanly and sweetly.
Such would be the beginning of what would be a 75-page letter to my younger self.
(also included: "no dreadlocks fashioned with Elmer's glue" and "don't rent the yellow house on sixth street.")
Last month, 20 of my favorite bloggers, writers, and internet humans were kind enough to share their Notes To My Younger Self in support of The Post College Survival Kit. Each of their posts was overflowing with good advice - so much so I thought they were book caliber.
Dear 22-year-old self, I'm so glad you decided to teach in Brazil! What an excellent adventure! And you were so proactive about finding that event planning job! High five from your future self.
However, a note about that boss of yours. Your instincts were right. She is The Actual Worst. When she asked on your first day if you were "trying to not answer the phone" she wasn't joking. And that's a pretty accurate representation of who she is. When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
And that kind, funny guy you've been dating for years? You knooooow he's not your person. Like, down to your bones you know he's not. Save yourself (and him) a lot of time and heartbreak and find the courage to end it cleanly and sweetly.
Such would be the beginning of what would be a 75-page letter to my younger self.
(also included: "no dreadlocks fashioned with Elmer's glue" and "don't rent the yellow house on sixth street.")
Last month, 20 of my favorite bloggers, writers, and internet humans were kind enough to share their Notes To My Younger Self in support of The Post College Survival Kit. Each of their posts was overflowing with good advice - so much so I thought they were book caliber.
So Kim Lawler bundled up all those clever, helpful posts into one pretty, 62-page ebook.
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