What would current you

[Patch'sD]

Buy Google and Apple. Sell House in 2007, buy new House in 2009.

 

[Wishing on a star]

3. Don't be so willing to compromise, so easy going, so "low maintenance" in your personal life because that means that over time, your needs and wishes will start to be ignored and you'll wake up one day wondering how you got to this point where you are not living the life you want and having to make huge and difficult changes at a time when you're getting older and your health isn't 100%.

OMG - There are SO many things that I would like to tell my son.
But, he wouldn't listen to a single word.
That is the problem with 16-20 year olds.

If the very specific question is what I WISH I could go back and tell myself...
If I only knew then...
The above quote is it.
Nails my current situation... 110%
Once you have been martyred, you have been martyred.
You can't get those years back.
You can't get your health back.
There are no guarantees....
There are no do-overs.

 

[Wishing on a star]

Buy Google and Apple. Sell House in 2007, buy new House in 2009.

Yep, gotta love this one!!!!!

 

[SallySkelington]

Get your crap together kid, you're an adult. Quit worrying about other things and focus on school.

 

[Nettester]

Spend some of your savings on the college May Sem trip to Europe!

Go on a cruise, several of them, before you have kids!

Start running Disney marathons now because your feet and legs are going to poop out a whole lot faster when you're in your 40s!

 

[weeniecat2442]

sit in the FRONT of lecture halls.
learn when it's time to leave
keep doing what you're doing...you're going to be fine.

 

[slo]

I'm loving what everyone has to say.

My almost 17yr old is going through a difficult time.
I'm going to share this thread with her.

 

[PrincessElena]

Don't suntan. Always wear sunscreen.

 

[slo]

I'm loving what everyone has to say.

My almost 17yr old is going through a difficult time.
I'm going to share this thread with her.

I just read these to her and I believed it helped her a little.

Thank you Pop Daddy for starting this thread, and thank you to everyone that posted honest answers.

When someone like my DD is feeling very overwhelmed in life and is needing love and support, hearing all this helps her.

This is honestly my favorite thread ever on The DIS.

 

[nym4588]

Take your education seriously. Don't bleach your hair, it isn't going to look good.

 

[Pugsly]

You are stronger than you think.

When the guy proposes to you in 2003, run for the hills. He's no different from the first guy who proposed to you.

Know that the many years of financial struggle and heartache will come to an end someday. You'll meet your perfect match and life will be wonderful.

 

[penn19]

I was going to say keep your legs shut but yours might have been said a little nicer. And a little less coarse.

Dang, I meant to add Gumbos quote about using protection

 

[SC Minnie]

You don't need all those expensive clothes and shoes. Your car is still running fine, keep it. SAVE your money.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Your first twenty years were rough, but things will get better if you stay on track with school and remain true to what's in your heart.

If you give of yourself, you will get more in return than you give.

Forgiveness frees you from bitterness and allows you to live with a soft heart instead of a hard one.

Enjoy every moment of your life, because none of us are ever assured they'll be a next year, or even a tomorrow.

Don't be afraid to make your children your highest priority.

Appreciate every day the people who are closest to you; they're the ones who care the most about you.

 

[pryncess527]

20 old me did not listen to anyone, so I probably would not waste my breath

 

[lakelandgal70]

Travel, save up, and don't use credit cards!!

 

[goofinoff]

Go back to school....you have the rest if your life to work. And don't be so darn afraid of traveling and seeing new things! See the world while you can!

 

[Mrs. Ciz]

The ability to drop a few pounds in a few days disappears, so kick the Hostess cupcake habit NOW!
should have stayed in Florida when you had the chance in college
you will get back to WDW, more than you thought

and...

Trust me, you will be in contact daily with other Disney obsessed individuals, on a computer in your own house

Was going to say the exact same thing about the cupcakes!

 

[Sparkly]

Be more organised!!