So I saw this online and I thought so many of these were so true and things I want you to remember. I added a few of my own that I've learned through the years.
50 Things to Tell My Daughter
- Do not buy cheap makeup. Buy a few QUALITY items, that's all you'll ever need.
- Your push up bra is obvious.
- Chill with the eyeliner.
- If he cheats on you, say goodbye.
- Your personal life is not an open book. Keep some things to yourself.
- Don't tell me you hate me; you will regret it.
- Innocence is beautiful.
- Call your grandma just because.
- Some people will never like you; don't let it bother you.
- Kill them with kindness.
- You were beautiful BEFORE he told you.
- Don't believe stereotypes. Get to know people personally instead of judging them.
- Don't let one mistake define you.
- (But) learn from your mistakes.
- Eat home-cooked meals. You will miss it one day.
- I can spot a fake friend before you can.
- Your dad can spot a crappy boy before you can.
- Enjoy your metabolism while it lasts.
- There is more to life than Friday night.
- If we (or anyone else) buys you something, say "Thank you."
- You are more beautiful than you will ever know.
- Prom is not the "best night of your life", but go anyways.
- High school years are not the best years of your life.
- However, enjoy high school while it lasts, you will miss some of it.
- Read.
- Read the instruction manual beforehand.
- Learn how to change a flat tire.
- Apply sunscreen. Seriously. All the time.
- Bad times make you appreciate the good times.
- Stop comparing yourself to others; that will never do any good.
- Learn to forgive; also, learn that not everyone deserves your trust.
- Learn to apologize, and mean it.
- Stop pretending to be someone you are not to impress people.
- Eat the dang doughnut.
- Pray for your future husband every once in a while.
- Pray for your future kids, too.
- Hug your grandpa every chance you get.
- Tell your favorite teacher how much they mean to you.
- Nothing good happens after midnight.
- Put others before yourself.
- Unless that person is an ex. You deserve happiness, stop worrying about him.
- His plan is greater than yours (Romans 8:28)
- Do not buy cheap shoes. You can't get anything done when your feet hurt.
- Don't speed, especially on turns. Also, stop at stop signs.
- Smile and make eye contact.
- Be humble, no one likes a show-off.
- If you're about to do something and say, "What are my parents gonna think?" don't.
We've already done it, and we'll eventually find out.
- Always keep cash on you, you never know when you're gonna need it.
- If you ever need to talk, just say the words and we'll drop everything to hear you out.
- As soon as you have kids of your own, you'll get it.