Dear Kat,
I know you're often anxious and sometimes you're rather list and unsure where your life will take you. I've been there and I felt it. Contrary to what most people try to force onto you, it's ok to be anxious- this is one of the most important things I've learnt so far. You can be scared, crawl under your duvet and cry. Even you need it sometimes, strong as you are. Because you are exceptionally strong and this strength you can find within you.
Don't feel like you need to be perfect at everything or anything for that matter. It's like with your snagle-tooth: it doesn't look perfect at all and yet people are somewhat attracted by it. Perfect doesn't make happy and happiness is something you should be after now. Be happy, Kat. Do whatever makes you smile, because in this short life these will be moments that count. You don't need to worry about the others so much, they'll look after themselves well enough. Find your own path. Don't listen to others' advice, because nobody knows what the hell they're doing, so they cannot lead you in life. But you'll know where to go, just listen to your gut.
And love. Love passionately and till the end as you do. Despite the unpredictability and unsystematic nature of its reward, love is one of a few truly worthwhile things. Love as if there's no tomorrow, give all of yourself. Don't be scared that you get hurt. In all likelihood you will, but pain won't last forever and through relationships you'll learn to be a better person.
Happy birthday Kat. Remember you're blessed.
Your older self.
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