[ WP ] Write a letter to your thirteen-year-old self

Hey bud, 
 
 I know it will be hard to convince you, but, I am you. I'm just 12 years older, writing back to you. 
 
 Before you call me crazy, I know about the magazine in the shoebox in the closet. Do n't worry, Mom never finds it. I also know you're worried about your little brother, even if you never tell Mom or Dad. I know you're scared he may not be okay. But I promise, he'll be just fine. 
 
 Some bad news though, the Dolphins still suck. Somethings never change, I guess. 
 
 I do n't know really why I'm writing you. I do n't know if I should tell you how I'm doing, or things that will happen in the next 12 years. You'll have plenty of pleasant experiences I do n't want to spoil for you. 
 
 One thing you should do, even though you may be a little young now, read Meditations, by a man named Marcus Aurelius. We both know how easy you get angry, and how you can never tell anyone why. It helped me, and I wish I had read it earlier. You do n't have to read it now, but, you should keep it around. 
 
 For all the pleasant experiences you will have, you will also have some rough moments. I do n't want to spoil those either, because one day I realized all the dumbass things I did, the things you will do, can be just as important as the good times. Try and learn from all of it. 
 
 There is one thing though. There will be a girl. I mean, there will be a few. But, she's different. I promise. When she asks you to leave with her, to come with her..just think about your answer a little longer than I did, I always wished I had. 
 
 See you later, alligator.
