The Question: You have 15 minutes to call YOURSELF at age 15 and say ANYTHING. What would you say?

My 2 Cents: If I had 15 minutes to call myself at the age of 15 and say anything, it would be the following:

“Faydra, I know this is going to sound really, really crazy, but I want you to listen and don’t speak.

I’m calling you from 26 years in your future. Just to prove it’s you, I’m going to tell you the two things that no one else knows about you but you…

Now that you know it’s actually your future self, there are four, major things that are going to come up in your life that will seem like fun and/or exciting opportunities, but they will not be in your best interest. Think very, very hard before you do any of the following: (1) have sex before you’re married; (2) use the major credit card your parents gave you for emergencies to qualify and get over fifteen store-specific credit cards; (3) use student loans to finance your lifestyle because you don’t need them to pay for your education; and (4) marry the fifth man who asks you for your hand.

None of these things will get you where you want to go in your life. When you see them, recognize them and then make different choices.”

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Take a few moments to check out the tweets from Twitter on this subject:

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SGTMcClain  I would tell him to not to drop out of school and just stick with it

ClassyDreamer  I wouldn’t have any advice, b/c I’m happy w/the lessons I’ve learned even those I learned the “hard” way

NightShade10  You were right all along, EVERYTHING does matter!

PROTECTED TWEETER  No matter what DO NOT get engaged to you’ll know who!! LMAO!

Inkognegro  When youre 25, no one will care that girls about HS. Black Women LOVE smart men. When theyre adults. Just be patient.

Suezeta  My answer would be stay away from the John S. boy when you get to college. lol

QueenCDJ  Dear 15 YO, do NOT get married at 19 no matter what. Get ur degrees, write ur books, stay with God, don’t VEER to the lt or rt.

xsashagirl  If I call myself at age 15, knowing what I know now I would say: Be exactly who you want to be. Live your life.

sunshine625  Don’t smoke!

PROTECTED TWEETER stay in school!

roaddoggz  Don’t marry my 1st wife

MaryTessa  Dear 15 y.o. me: Dont start smoking & quit being so pressed about what the [bleep] other people think. Love, the 30something me

ATMMD  Enjoy it while you can. It is all downhill from there, for the most part.

MarizoeGirl  On (private date) u will see a 5 yr old boy struck by a const truck & killed-get out of the car and MAKE him use the crosswalk

1jameshunter  I’d say, “James, write these numbers down… Now, go play lotto.” lol

PROTECTED TWEETER  I’d tell myself not2get n a serious relationship so young…dated my daughter’s dad from 16-20&missed out on doin a lot2b w/him

Shadowsperson  FINISH COLLEGE! It will change the course of your entire life….

PryncessPoetiq1  i’d tell myself 2 enjoy teenage life but leave lil nappy head boys alone! education is more important,learned that the hard way

jclevelandpayne  I’d say, “Don’t delay what you want to do for what you think you have to do. You can make both the same, and both happen.”

iJustJason  “Jason, pay attention in high school, take full advantage of every opportunity & don’t take relationships for granted.”

md20737  Dont Get a Credit Card, and Study more, and harder.

BLKMGK  “Remember to enjoy the little things”

greg249  BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST and everything else is secondary!

jluntzreport  when you driving and you sleepy its okay to pull over and rest your eyes, that car you crash would have been great in college

jreneker  I’d tell myself why not to date someone in particular. I’d say who to marry. It’s 1000X better than previously said individual.

BLKMGK  “A better day is coming”

PROTECTED TWEETER  Wear sunscreen, focus on schoolwork, get better grades, never trust your guidance counselor, he’s the one, don’t argue w/ Mom.

conversation4u2  I would say “wake up…”

Write_Of_Fusion  “D whatever u do, don’t buy that six-pack of Miller’s and PLEASE don’t smoke that joint in the boy’s locker room b4 lunch!” lol

Newilli  don’t date that girl, stay in college

MissMeandI  Girl!! Stay in school (college) till the end! It does NOT get easier once you’re grown & gone from your parents

Swervinish  hmmm age 15, I would surely say when you graduate from High School bypass the Army and go to college!

walkerdl  Be more patient & plan your 2nd departure from Japan better. Oh, and get contacts sooner

bprickett  Be honest & face who you are! You will save yourself and many other people lots of heartache!!!!

tclarkusa  Go ahead & graduate high school this yr. Your mom isn’t letting you go bcuz she’s scared of you being so far away.

JoshDamage  hahaha stay the course and listen.

PROTECTED TWEETER  I would say Stay focused on your education, respect your elders and thank God because God is going to take good care of you

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