NOSTALGIA • JULY 08, 2026 • 3 MIN READ

Note to my past self

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Science and math aren't your thing, and that's OK. You're not stupid because you're not getting it, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Stop comparing yourself to other people. You have no idea what's going on inside their head. No one's perfect, even though it may look like it. Slow down and enjoy the ride because next thing you know, you'll blink. And be 25 and not know what you want to do with your life. Still living with your parents, semi-unemployed. You don't have to have figured it out. You don't have to have it all figured out. It's not as straightforward as college, a job, and a good life. There's going to be some forks on the road, and every plan you make will be self. Every plan you make will self-destruct. But you will pick up the pieces, and they may not be in the same order, but will lead you somewhere. Get out of your room. I beg of you, there is a great big world out there to see. No, the people you. No, the people you talked to in high school won't last. Okay, maybe two of them. So, Ari, actually not sorry. You'll make more. 
Also, your body isn't the problem, even though that's all people can see. Confidence is magic. You're that girl and don't forget it. P.S. You were completely right about that weird teacher!

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