Letter to 16 year old me

Dear 16 year old self,
 I know you probably wont listen to this but that's okay. You'll learn in time. The very first thing I want to tell is you is, don't trust that boy. You know the one. The one who you think is really cute. The one who flirts with you a lot. The one you think you love. He is no good. Listen to your mom when she says he is bad news. I beg you not to trust him. He is going to hurt you really really badly. He is going to break your heart and crush your spirit. He is going to make you cry yourself to sleep. He is going to make you feel worthless and ugly.
 After this boy breaks your heart you are going to feel awful about yourself. Please try to remember that you are beautiful and worth someone amazing. Please don't don't loose faith and forget to pray and read your scriptures. Please try not to feel like you'll never find a man who loves you for who are. I know that you are feeling like nothing but a piece of meat but your future husband is incredible. He is going to love every little thing about you. Your flaws will be what he loves the most. He is going to take you to the temple and be sealed to you for time and all eternity. He is going to love you so much that he wants to be with you forever.
 Please respect your mom. You think she does things just to upset you but it's really because she loves you and knows what is best for you. You think she just doesn't understand but trust me, she does. She sees what you are doing and her heart aches for you. Please just listen to her. She knows what she is talking about. Even though you are totally going to defy her she is still going to love you unconditionally and be your best friend. You are really going to see just how much she does for you in a few years and you will be amazed.
 Be more patient with your little brother. He is only 6 years old and he adores you. He is going to grow up and before you know he will be a tween boy hanging out with his friends. He isn't always going to want to cuddle with you on the couch or jump on the bed or dance around to high school musical with you. Pretty soon he is going to be just about the same size as you. Please cherish these moments with him and he is just a sweet kindergartner with out much of a care except for what jersey he is going to wear.
 Be smart in the friends that you choose. Choose friends who are going to support your standards. If you find yourself not wanting to tell your mom where you are going or who you are going to be with, then don't. Surround yourself with people who care about you, not about what others think of them. You have younger people watching you and you need to be a good example to them. Show them the right thing to do. If you don't, show them that you can still be a good person and you can still have beautiful future and family.
 You are going to get your first job working at Right Start Montessori. Mandy, you are going to love it. Those kids are going to be what keeps you going during a heart breaking, lonely time in your life. You will have horrible days at school and when you get to work the kids will run up to you and hug you saying, "Yay Miss Mandy is here!" You will have kids telling you they love you and that will melt your saddened heart and make you smile. This job will help you realize what you want to do in life. You will never forget those students and the love they had for you and the love you had for them. That job will always hold a special place in your heart. Don't call out so much. I know you are tired after school but they are depending on you. Maybe try to save your money too instead of going and blowing it all at Abercrombie as soon as you get paid.
 Be better about your school work. Don't talk so much in class. Please understand that your social life is not what high school is about. Pay attention in class and do your homework.
 Mandy, please try to strengthen your testimony. I know that you have one but at this time in your life you are going to have very little faith. Please know that your father in heaven loves you and knows you. He is just waiting for you to come to him. Pray to him. Tell him everything on your mind and in your heart. You will find that once you do you will feel a deep warmth and love that you have never felt before. Your life is going to become much happier once you reconnect with him.
 Like I mentioned before, your husband is amazing. He is going to come at a time in your life when you are least expecting it but when you meet him, you will instantly know that he is the one. He is going to treat you like a princess and make you so happy.
 You are going to be a mother. The thing you have always wanted, a baby, is going to come to you. You will get pregnant about 8 months into your marriage. Mandy you are going to feel indescribable love. You are going to love that beautiful baby boy with every fiber in your being. You are going to embrace motherhood. You will feel no greater joy then seeing your little one look you in the eyes and smile. The connection you feel with your son will be heavenly.
 All the things you are going to go through during your 16th year of life are going make you a strong, smart woman. Right now they may seem never ending but you will find peace and happiness. I promise.

Love, 21 year old self.