To My 16 Year Old Self

My little sister turns 16 years old today and I'll be 40 next month.  As I thought about what I've learned since I was her age, I was inspired to take a moment and express what I'd say to myself at that age.  Here's what I came up with...

This was me as a teen (might have been 17 here).

Dear Me,
Life gets better.  It also gets worse.  You'll survive.  Your mom knows a lot more than you think she does.  Try to love her back as much as she loves you.  Be patient with yourself and others.  Enjoy your uncomplicated life - trust me, it's uncomplicated right now.  Work hard and pay attention - your education is worth it.  Save some money every month.  Give away some of your money every month and a lot of your time.  Be a good friend.  Believe me, your thighs are great - don't worry so much about how your body looks to others.  Mostly, they're just worrying about how their body looks to you.  But eat more vegetables anyway.  Wait for God's best for you in a husband and never date a boy who doesn't love Jesus.  Protect your heart and your body.  Dedicate them to God along with your mind and He will guide your path.  God has a wonderful plan for your life, trust Him.
I love you,
Me

What would you tell your 16 year old self?  Be healthy!