Day 19 of 30: Write a letter to yourself 10 years ago.

Dear Keturah (the young lady),

Being 28 on the verge of 29, I look back and think about so many things I could have changed or simply done without. It would be easy for me to tell you all of the things and people to avoid, but then I (the future you) wouldn't be who I am today.
 
With that being said there are some things that will always hold true. Focus on school! You have plenty of time to party and date. Neither are going anywhere. Avoid credit cards, they seem alluring in college, but you really don't have a job. Those gut feelings you have about some people around you, speak on it and keep it moving. Trust, honesty isn't always a pleasant thing, but if people who you call friends aren't willing to respect, love and be as truthful with you as you are with them, you don't need them. Open those spots for people that offer more to your life than them.
 
Remember Aaron saying he was going to marry Candyce at that Alpha Halloween Party and he barely knew her? They did!! One of the best couples and families ever. Their wedding was gorgeous and they have 2 kiddos.
   
As thin as you are now, develop a daily exercise routine because after 25 it's hard to get that weight off. All of the snacking you do probably doesn't help, but avoid the struggle to have to even worry about that.
 
Although, you're not as close to your dad's side of the family as your mom's, fight to make that a reality. You're blessed to have 2 amazing sides of family. Don't let years go by and be so disconnected!
 
Your parents are amazing! You can tell them everything. They know more than you believe them to and even when disappointed or angry, they will always love you.

You're in for some good times, great times, WTF times and bad times, but with everything that happens the phrase "this too shall pass" will help you through. Your parents built a strong Christian foundation for you, you will stray in college because you think you know it all, but that foundation and relationship with Christ will get you through. As Rev. Cosby says, "there are some things you will NEVER get over, but God gives you enough Grace and mercy to help you get through them."

Love,
Keturah (The women you will become)