In 2013 I wrote and published a list of "50 facts about me." Reading back I couldn't help but notice some big differences between who I was then and who I am now. I thought I'd respond to her.
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1.
I have never drunk alcohol and never
intend to You drink if you want a drink, never much or often, but there’s no
reason for you to flat out avoid it out of fear like you once did.
2.
I get a lot of people making snide
remarks because of the previous fact Nobody cares what you do
18 year old me. Nobody. Cares.
3.
I can count all of my friends on one
hand You’ve got friends in a plethora of countries from all around the world,
and though you might not see the ones that live near you that often, they’ll be
there when you need them most.
4.
The second I meet someone, after I leave
I automatically assume they dislike me It’s called anxiety, and
you have it.
5.
I find it extremely hard to make friends
You still find it hard at 21 but it’s easier, you’re better at putting
yourself out there.
6.
It takes me a really long time to feel
comfortable around someone True
7.
I started studying Science at university
this year Oh you poor soul
8.
I have since decided I hate science. Incorrect.
You do not hate science. You hated the
way in which you were taught science,
but it’s something that fills you with wonder daily.
9.
I'm looking towards swapping my
university course into something to do with creative writing or fashion And
did you do it? No.
10. Thinking
of 50 facts is going to be a lot harder than I previously assumed Okay
11.
My favourite thing about getting ready
is doing my hair Your hair is a lot shorter than it used to
be now. My favourite thing about getting ready is probably creating a new
outfit combination.
12. I
have no idea what job I want to have when I finish university and that's
probably why I don't know what course to do That’s true, and you still
have no idea.
13. It's
my dream to live in a house in the woods That still sounds amazing,
but things would be a little different now.
14. I
want a library in my future home Is it not enough to just
have a collection of the books you love? Who cares if they’re just crammed into
tiny bookshelves. They’re still there.
15. Just
once, I want to have a greenhouse YOU’RE NOT THAT GOOD AT
LOOKING AFTER PLANTS
16. I
love writing poetry, but nobody in my family knows it My
family is unbelievably supportive and excited about my poetry. My sister
designed the covers of the three poetry books you’ve published since.
17. I
will often look overdressed rather than underdressed, because I love dressing
up Yeah but sometimes you just don’t care
18. Sewing
is one of my favourite things to do Correct
19. I
hate it when people say "I can't live without my phone" Cut
them some slack 18 year old me. Maybe focus on yourself???
20. I
always bring a book if I know I'm going to be waiting somewhere Still
true
21. I
am currently reading "The Girl who circumnavigated fairyland in a ship of
her own making" I’m currently reading “Man’s Search for
Meaning”
22. I'm
not close friends with my "Best Friend" from high school And?
23. I
drift away from practically everyone There are a lot of people
who are supposed to only be temporary
in your life. Imagine holding onto them all!? But the people who are worth
keeping around will stay.
24. I'm
the most introverted person I know You’re still introverted
but you’re getting braver at doing things that go against it.
25. I
have only been overseas once but dream of travelling the world You’ve
been overseas three times since. In fact you were in the USA for 3 months in
2015.
26. I
keep a diary You still do.
27. I'm
18, but don't have my drivers license I’m 21 and I still don’t
28. I'm
not afraid of being alone, in fact, I prefer it Being
alone is great, but so is being with people who make you as comfortable as you
would be alone.
29. I
never used to like tea, almonds or oranges, now they are all among my favourite
things You’ve gone off almonds again
30. There's
a grocery store where I live called "Aldi" I refuse to ever enter it
I hate it that much Oh my goodness why do I still dislike this
shop
31. I
wish I had an awesome middle name, but I'm stuck with the stock-standard
"Louise" Which your parents gave you out of love. Own
it.
32. I
love having a set routine, I find it fun Routines make the world go
round.
33. I
absolutely love planning something out before it happens, it makes me more
excited I’m planning out a roadtrip on a big map right now
34. I
don't have anyone I can talk about my problems to WRONG
YOU’RE JUST TOO SCARED TO START TALKING
35. I'm
scared I'm wasting my youth You’re not, stop worrying about it
36. My
favourite movie is Dead Poets Society My favourite movies are
Dead Poets Society and Into the Wild
37. I
do not have any piercings or tattoos I have 3 piercings
38. I
believe I have learnt more about myself in 2013 than I ever have before And
how much you’ll keep learning forever after!
39. I
can honestly say I am happy with who I am We’re always changing and
evolving, don’t get caught up in only liking this stagnant version of you.
40. I
love being awake before everyone else, having the world to myself for a while Still
true
41. I
come up with the most interesting and fun things to do when I'm supposed to be
studying You’ve not had a reason to need to “study” for 3 years now
42. I
always send birthday cards and letters to people in the hopes that maybe one
day someone will send me one too Now you just send them
because you realise the importance of kindness for kindness’ sake
43. Receiving
handwritten mail is among my favourite things This
one will remain true forever
44. One
of my biggest dreams is to save enough money for my parents to travel overseas
for the first time But don’t forget to show your love in the
little ways too
45. I
have learnt to really appreciate the little things this year The
little things are all there is
46. I'd
like to think I am an optimist I bounce from one end to the other
47. People
who put you down for being who you are or liking what you like are the worst
kind of people Yes they are
48. I
always try my hardest not to judge other people and get really uncomfortable in
conversations where the person I'm with is belittling someone else Human
beings are just humans beings. Good job 18 year old self.
49. I
make new years resolutions every year Not as many as I used to
50. If
you've actually read all of these, I love you.
