I made a list of things Ben needed to know (see last post) so I guess it’s only fair to harp on
Carmen too. So here is a list of 10 things I hope Carmen learns as she navigates the mine field that is growing up.
1)
You don’t always have to have the last word.
Even if you’re thinking it in your head, it’s okay to let someone else end a
conversation/argument.
2)
If you have to continually tug a skirt down or
pulled the neckline of a top up, it’s clearly too small.
3)
Never pretend to be stupid. Be proud of how
smart you are and never dumb yourself down for anyone.
4)
The internet is a public place. Don’t post a
picture of yourself or post a comment that you wouldn’t proudly display to your
grandparents.
5)
Girls can be mean. At some point you will
probably be the victim of nasty girls. Don’t forget how it feels to be excluded
and teased so you won’t do that to other people.
6)
Be sure you know how to change a tire and fill
up the fluids in your car. You can’t always sweet talk someone else into doing
it for you!
7)
Trust your gut. When something feels off it
probably is. When you feel that, run like hell!
8)
Be true to yourself. Do what is right and follow
your heart. It’ll take you far!
9)
Models in magazines have all been airbrushed to
look like that. Don’t think they are the standard. Hell, THEY don’t even meet
up to their own standard. Be healthy and proud of it!
10) You can do anything you set your mind to. Don’t
let anyone, especially YOU, stand in the way.
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