Note to future self.

Most importantly I hope your faith hasn't wavered. You have had some struggles in the past but it's behind you. Continue to move forward and never look back. I also hope your happy and that your life hasn't become the opposite of your dreams. Lesson one never underestimate the power a person can have on you, including friendships. Never be prepared to offer the clothes on your back, to someone who doesn't really care about you. If this happens acknowledge that you need to change your outlook on this person. They will never live up to your standards. Which leads me into Lesson Two, you have high expectations of people, change that. Were all imperfect so stop putting high expectations on people. Lesson three you better have all the pets you always wanted, from dogs to ferrets. Go crazy and have a zoo in your house, but not lunatic like an animal hoarder. Lesson four you are one patient person so I hope as you age you gain more patience, your going to need it. Your family is crazy but you love them anyway, don't give up on them especially your dad and sister. You don't have the best relationships with them but never give up on them. You love them despite their flaws so continue to work on your relationships with them. Lesson five, stay true to yourself. Let yourself age gracefully. No matter what anyone says, wrinkles are beautiful. Never cut your hair unless it starts to thin then you can cut it. Lastly I hope you make it to Paterson and become a missionary, I hope you traveled around the world and If you haven't you have paradise for that.