Dear 11 Years Old Michele (#DearMe)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbqT_ubkT0Y&feature=inp-tw-ydr-en

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Check out the videos above to celebrate International Women's Day (March 8) with #DearMe. If you get to write a message to your younger self, what would you say? I want to share this new personal entry to give a sense on what my younger self look like and hopefully to inspire you on the good things in life. 

Dear 11 Years Old Michele,
Hi there! I know you're scared. I know you're confused. If you're reading this, I want to let you know that things are going to be okay.

I don't know whether you've experienced this, but I remember you got bullied back in Class 5B (or perhaps your entire six years of primary school), And I know that you lose your temper easily and you're hurt because you're not happy with yourself. You don't mean to get angry and somehow seek revenge by hurting them back and some people may know about it and you're ashamed of telling your parents. You know that Mom and Dad won't believe you.

You always hide in a corner and you love living in your own world. You still write Barbie stories on blue line paper. You still hate the Chinese language and Math is like your dungeon. You have trouble putting on weight because you're being too picky on food. Adults like Grandma always call you skinny and you fear of growing up.

BUT. Let me tell you this.

Life is not what you think; it's not a dark cloud in a storm. You are different and that's okay. You're not bullied for too long, the bullying and the spear-like words and the snickering behind your back every day will all be erased like a broken spell. You won't be skinny or small any longer. You won't be hiding in a corner forever. You don't have to hide your wonderful writing talent any longer.

It's time for you to take a step back, close your eyes, and breathe. Try to think what you will be...six years from where you are. Do you really have to be afraid of growing up? Do you have to worry about your body image?

One day, you will plan to end your life by force. You have enough of being bullied. But please reconsider, You are given this life and you are here to try your best to make the best out of it. You are always loved and you will find that group of friends who make you smile. You will be inspired. You will be you.

P.S. "Someday I'll be living in a big ol' city. And all you're ever gonna be is mean"
Taylor Swift~
Guess who's living in a big ol' city now? Hello from Canada!

Sincerely,
Your 21 years old self. :)