Things I would like to tell my 11 year old daughter (and my 11 year old self)

1. You are beautiful! 2. You are not fat!! 3. No matter what you think, you do not know everything. 4. He might tell you he loves you but don't believe it!! 5. You should listen to your parents because they really do know what they are talking about. 6. Always work hard at keeping your grades up...school matters!! 7. You don't need to smile for every picture. 8. Take lots of pictures and be in as many you can. One day you will love looking at them. 9. Do not EVER listen to the people that tell you that you can not do something. You can do anything you set your mind to. 10. Pay attention. 11. Remember how it feels to be a part of the team and always cheer your team on. Be an encourager to your team members, don't beat them up if they make a mistake they will do that to themselves enough. 12. Do no drink sodas...ever!!! 13. Read!!! A lot!! 14. Write!! A lot!! 15. Take on the mean girls and stand up for those that can't stand up for their self. 16. Talk to your grandparents and learn from them. Ask them about your family and about when they were young. 17. Learn to cook and learn to like it. 18. Take risks!! You will never regret taking a risk but you will regret it if you don't try. 19. You don't need makeup. Really, you don't!!
20. Remember that even if your mom doesn't approve of your choices, she will always love you !!!
21. Laugh and be silly!!!