Ten Things I Would Tell My Past Self

I was thinking that it was about time I did another Ten Things post as I haven't done one in a while and they're great for when I'm suffering a bit of bloggers block and don't really know what to post. Buuuuut then I was totally uninspired as to what I could list 10 things about! Then I saw Chrissy's post  about the things she wishes she could tell her 16 year old self. So that got me wondering, if I stumbled across a time machine (as you do on the average Wednesday evening...), what would I want to tell the past me?

1. Wear sun cream. You're ginger, for God's sake! Slather it on like there's no tomorrow. Especially on your face otherwise you will end up with a seasonal freckle mustache. 

2. Don't waste time worrying about everything. Everything will be fine. Don't let it hold you back.

3. Get the maximum student loan for all your time at university. Then what you don't use you can throw it into savings until you need it for your Masters degree. Future you has a pitiful amount in her Masters fund and wishes she had thought of this earlier.

4. Triple vodkas for a £1 is not a good idea. You will not enjoy hugging the toilet all of the next day.

5. Don't be such a pushover. Man up girl! 

6. Don't go to the hairdressers thinking you'll be adventurous. I can guarantee that full fringe won't seem like such a good idea two months down the line when its super wonky from where you tried to trim it with nail scissors.

7. You don't get anywhere sitting around on your ass all day. Grab every opportunity that comes your way and get involved in everything that takes your fancy. Go out there, put in some hard work and make some memories while you're at it.

8.  When you go skiing, listen very carefully to the instructor about how to stop before you head off down the hill. It is awkward when you take out an entire group of other skiers with your blatant lack of skiing ability. 

9. Hello ickle baby Holly! When you grow teeth don't start biting your nails because it'll take you 20 years to break the habit.

10. Don't hug that man at Manchester airport. From behind he looks very much like your dad but he's not, they just have the same coat and are both bald. Carry on walking past him and you will avoid the most embarrassing moment of your life.

My beautiful mother and myself at about 3 years old. This is one of my favourite photographs from my childhood.

What would you want to tell your past self?