Dear Lil Miss Crafty,

Oh dear, there are so many things I want to tell you, but so many things I know you must discover for yourself. I know how you love surprises, but there are still some things I think you should know. All in all your life will be a rollercoaster of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, so I want you to hold tight to the memories of those good times when you’re on your way down and remember you’ll be up again soon.

First of all, I’m afraid you still have plenty of years of kissing toads and hoping for princes ahead of you but, I’ll let you in on a secret, what they say about finding true love when you’re not looking for it is really true. Don’t let that stop you though! All the blind dates, crazy crushes and ridiculous romances will provide you with laughs, stories and disbelief for years to come. Though best take a body swerve of a particular guy in 2001 if you want some extra nice time.

Plus, those 2 guys you have the hots for right now? Yes, the 2 guys in the year above who don’t even know your name and are about to leave school and (or so you think) your life.

Well, one of them becomes one of your best friends. He cries over you, lets you sleep in his arms but ultimately breaks your heart. The other one also becomes a close friend and one night takes your hand and kisses you on the beach as the sun comes up. How crazy is that?!! I kid you not and, no, I’m not telling you which is which!

I know you feel trapped now and like a big fish in a very small pond but you’ll soon be far away, travelling all over the world, seeing amazing things and meeting amazing people. Once you leave for Australia you’ll never live at home again. You’ll also take some knocks are realise that the big world can be scary, but you’ll still achieve more and do more than many people you currently wish you were more like. It’ll take you a while to become comfortable with who you are and, believe me, you may never actually figure out what exactly you want to do with your life, but you’ll have fun along the way.

You’ll put on gigs, meet bands, interview your heroes, kiss gorgeous men, get your name in print, eventually go to Seattle (twice!)and all over the world, have songs dedicated to you and that’s just a handful of the smaller things! The biggest one is that you get married!!! No kidding… you wear a beautiful big dress, marry a man with a beard (SCARY!) and Alan and Adam from school are your bridesmaids! (SERIOUSLY!).

But enough of the spoilers, just live your life doing whatever makes you happy. Don’t keep things bottled up inside, don’t feel you can only be yourself when you’re drunk, don’t drink to forget, don’t let your friends slip away through stubbornness and laziness, let yourself shine and be amazed at the results. You’ll maybe never be the confident sassy minx of your dreams but you’ll never know unless you try. Please don’t stop trying, for both our sakes.

Chin up darlin,
C x

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