A Letter To My Future Self-

Just a few things-

Please tell me you've gone back to school. It's been years, and frankly, if you're still wiping butts for pennies, then you are just like those people you say you're not. Ahem. Remember that feeling you had when you got the acceptance letter in the mail for nursing school back in 2006? Honestly. 

Put the cookie/cake/chips/queso down. Remember how hard you worked your ass off to drop that weight? Is one cookie (or twenty) worth it? How could you forget the hours you spent with the elliptical? All a waste? That's what I thought.

I really hope there's a baby by now. If not, what are you waiting for? Clearly you're going to have to have some fertility specialists help with this one. So get on it. 

Stop being so critical about your photography and just get out there and do it. Stop doubting yourself. It's all about practice, and experience. Okay, and maybe good lighting. But still. Keep at it. Even if you only ever do it as a side job. Don't quit.

Also? You're doing the best with what you've been given. You're still learning. Listen. 

Stop interrupting C in mid sentence word. Years later, and that's still the one thing you know he can't stand. Stop trying to make his story better and just shut up. Again, listen.

Call your dad. You don't do it enough. Okay, ever. Even though he never picks up the phone first, one day you'll regret not being the one to do it. Talk about something besides the weather. Tell him you love him and appreciate everything he's done. Don't you wish you could have this same conversation with your mom? Alright then.

Lastly, be a part of more things that make you uncomfortable. That just means you're gaining more experience. Whether it's in your job, or whatever. Just say yes. And do it. You might be surprised what you walk away with.

Ashley-age:26