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10 things I would tell my 16 year old self

10- You are beautiful!!  Even if you only hear it from your mom and dad.  Believe them!
9- It's going to hurt your heart, a lot,  for several years that you don't get asked out on many dates.  Both in college and High school. But don't  loose hope.  A man, who is more than anything your heart can even imagine, is right around the corner.  But you have to go through these rough years of not feeling good enough for anyone to want to be with you to truly realize just how special this man is and to truly appreciate the magic that the two of you together create.
8- You are talented! Be grateful that you found out young what some of your talents are.  Work hard to develop those talents and know that God will open many doors and be able to touch many hearts because of your talent to create beautiful things with nature.
7- Be kind to your little brother.  He will be one of your best friends someday.
6- Being a mom will be everything you have always thought it would be.  But again you will have to be brave.  Where much is given, much is required.  Heavenly Father knows just how truly wonderful you are so he is going to put you to the test.  Keep close to him.  The reward is worth far more than pain and trials and discomfort.
5- You are going to be a ROCKSTAR missionary!  Believe what it says in your patriarchal blessing.  The lessons you learn while serving will stay with you for the rest of your life.  And you will join the ranks of those annoying RM's who always have a story about their mission to go with every Sunday lesson or talk they give.  But you will understand why and love telling them too.
4- You have more friends than you think.
3- Don't worry, you won't work at KFC forever, and you will eventually crave it again. :)
2- Even though you don't think it will ever happen in a 1000 years.  You will own a minivan someday, and you will LOVE it!
1- Enjoy life more.  Don't be so afraid of what others will think of you if you let loose and act a little crazy from time to time.  It's OK to be silly.  SMILE!!