Wear sunscreen.



Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth.


You are not as fat as you imagine.


Don’t worry about the future.


Do one thing every day that scares you.


Sing.


Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts.


Don’t put up with people that are reckless with yours.


Floss.


Don’t waste your time on jealousy.


Remember compliments you receive.


Forget the insults.


Keep your old love letters.


Throw away your old bank statements.


Stretch.


Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you wanna do with your life.


Get plenty of calcium.


Be kind to your knees.


Don’t congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself.


Enjoy your body. Don’t be afraid of it or of what people think of it.


Dance.


Read the directions even if you don’t follow them.


Do not read beauty magazines.


Get to know your parents.


Be nice to your siblings.


Understand that friends come and go.


Work hard to fit in the gaps in geography and lifestyle.


Live in New York City once.


Live in Northern California once.


Travel.


Accept certain inalienable truths.


Respect your elders.


Don’t expect anyone else to support you.


Don’t mess too much with your hair.


Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply.


Trust me on the sunscreen.