For me? "Stop thinking you're a righteous guy and be more selfish for once. You'll have nothing to lose."
This post has been edited by Marshmallow: 23 December 2011 - 06:40 AM
What advice would you tell your 16-year-old self?
Modeled after the Youtube video of the same subject, if you had the ability to tell your 16 year old you of the wisdom you had today, what would it be?
For me? "Stop thinking you're a righteous guy and be more selfish for once. You'll have nothing to lose."
For me? "Stop thinking you're a righteous guy and be more selfish for once. You'll have nothing to lose."
- #1
- 23 December 2011 - 06:38 AM
....So I should talk to myself more often? .3.
- #3
- 23 December 2011 - 07:24 AM
To make that process you liked just a bit easier to get to. (The whole point of advice, right?) You make it sound like shortcuts to anything are bad thing.
- #4
- 23 December 2011 - 07:27 AM
- Taeshi
- one hot bitch
Administrator 
"Pursue art pursue art pursue art IGNORE YOUR RELATIVES THAT TELL YOU TO PURSUE TEACHING IT WILL LEAD YOU NOWHERE"
"YOU WILL DRAW YOUR CATS IN LIKE TWO YEARS, REALLY PUT AN EFFORT ON IT SO THE ARCHIVE ISN'T HORRIBLE"
i wish i could talk to my 15yo self that way I could tell her to pimpslap the girl who was pursuing Souppy and really put my foot down about her nonsense
"YOU WILL DRAW YOUR CATS IN LIKE TWO YEARS, REALLY PUT AN EFFORT ON IT SO THE ARCHIVE ISN'T HORRIBLE"
i wish i could talk to my 15yo self that way I could tell her to pimpslap the girl who was pursuing Souppy and really put my foot down about her nonsense
- #13
- 23 December 2011 - 10:03 AM
- ChewySmokey
- BCI Member
"Read a fucking book."
"Keep drawing, you know you like it."
"Those repetative thoughts you keep having are because of OCD, that shit isn't normal, get help."
"You are a good person and people will find you to be an interesting person to hang out with, just open up. And for Christ's sake, quit being so fucking paranoid about everyone!"
"You know that girl in class who you think is just fucking with you? Well guess what, that's what flirting looks like. GET ON THAT SHIT BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE."
The last one is what I would have told my 14 year old self, the others work for 16 too.
"Keep drawing, you know you like it."
"Those repetative thoughts you keep having are because of OCD, that shit isn't normal, get help."
"You are a good person and people will find you to be an interesting person to hang out with, just open up. And for Christ's sake, quit being so fucking paranoid about everyone!"
"You know that girl in class who you think is just fucking with you? Well guess what, that's what flirting looks like. GET ON THAT SHIT BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE."
The last one is what I would have told my 14 year old self, the others work for 16 too.
This post has been edited by ChewySmokey: 23 December 2011 - 10:22 AM
- #14
- 23 December 2011 - 10:21 AM
- The Observer
- Member
"Nobody is gonna think you're the shit for starting fights and having a devil may care attitude. The popularity's gonna fade eventually, and then you'll be stuck with a mess of internal issues to sort out."
"You will be approached by many people once you adjust that attitude. Stop pining over your ex and make a move."
"You have issues with keeping in touch with people. Keep track of your friendships and maybe you won't switch groups every year or two."
"You will be approached by many people once you adjust that attitude. Stop pining over your ex and make a move."
"You have issues with keeping in touch with people. Keep track of your friendships and maybe you won't switch groups every year or two."
This post has been edited by The Observer: 23 December 2011 - 10:40 AM
- #15
- 23 December 2011 - 10:39 AM
- skmojo
- Banned
Well wow people have lots of regrets.
I don't think the archive is horrible.
You can't regret something that isn't one of your own conscious decisions. You didn't know that things would turn out that way. Anyone else would have made the same decision.
Taeshi, on 23 December 2011 - 10:03 AM, said:
REALLY PUT AN EFFORT ON IT SO THE ARCHIVE ISN'T HORRIBLE"
I don't think the archive is horrible.
You can't regret something that isn't one of your own conscious decisions. You didn't know that things would turn out that way. Anyone else would have made the same decision.
- #16
- 23 December 2011 - 11:41 AM
- Kaxbe
- Member
"Drop out of band, your friends will still be there. Spend the rest of your high school years focusing on your art."
"Stop making excuses for those 'friends' who don't treat you right. You know who the fuck I'm talking about."
"Learn to talk when you actually have something to say. You'll come off as annoying otherwise."
"Jenny is a bitch, cut all ties with her."
"Stop making excuses for those 'friends' who don't treat you right. You know who the fuck I'm talking about."
"Learn to talk when you actually have something to say. You'll come off as annoying otherwise."
"Jenny is a bitch, cut all ties with her."
- #17
- 23 December 2011 - 12:26 PM
Fuck a lot of women, kid. Not just one woman. A lot of women.
- #18
- 23 December 2011 - 02:01 PM
- Gabu
- Member
"Ask her out, soon its going to be too late"
"Your parents care about you whatever you choose to do, try to live your own life instead of what you think they want you to be"
"try to enjoy life a bit more. It doesnt make you a bad person if you have a bit fun with your friends once in a while"
"Your parents care about you whatever you choose to do, try to live your own life instead of what you think they want you to be"
"try to enjoy life a bit more. It doesnt make you a bad person if you have a bit fun with your friends once in a while"
- #20
- 23 December 2011 - 02:39 PM
"Think less, do more"
"Be meaner"
"Be meaner"
- #22
- 23 December 2011 - 03:35 PM
- falconboy99
- BCI Member
I don't care how much you like her and that i'm younger than you, I know she has STDs.
- #23
- 23 December 2011 - 04:01 PM
- nate
- BCI Member
"Don't ask her out. You'll be over her in a couple of months and the break up will fuck up pretty much every friendship you have."
"Don't let your mom make you feel awful about her spending money on therapy, you need it."
"You have an eating disorder. Stop denying it because you don't want to look girly and get help before you do any serious damage to yourself."
"Don't let your mom make you feel awful about her spending money on therapy, you need it."
"You have an eating disorder. Stop denying it because you don't want to look girly and get help before you do any serious damage to yourself."
This post has been edited by nate: 23 December 2011 - 05:28 PM
- #24
- 23 December 2011 - 04:30 PM
- Lux Aeterna
- Member
I don't know. Let me get back to you on that on my next birthday.
Though I guess I could predict what it'd be like when I'm no longer 16, and it'd probably be something like "You may think you're nice, but you could always stand to be nicer. Keep trying. You'll never get there, but you'll get better."
Though I guess I could predict what it'd be like when I'm no longer 16, and it'd probably be something like "You may think you're nice, but you could always stand to be nicer. Keep trying. You'll never get there, but you'll get better."
This post has been edited by Lux Aeterna: 23 December 2011 - 04:34 PM
- #25
- 23 December 2011 - 04:31 PM
- Purin
- BCI Member
Kaxbe, on 23 December 2011 - 12:26 PM, said:
"Jenny is a bitch, cut all ties with her."
I have a Jenny I wish I could have warned myself about at 16 too. lol. bitches.
"Don't date ballet dancers."
"Don't sign up for Home Ec."
"Don't date cheerleaders from catholic schools."
This post has been edited by Purin: 23 December 2011 - 04:46 PM
- #26
- 23 December 2011 - 04:45 PM
- DLancer
- Member
As noted by Jerk, the only reason you would is if you want to change the current situation you are in.
And he is also right that trying to shorten the time to an acceptable situtaion could lead to further problems that are currently unseen. (multiple-parallel universes)
~~
2005-2006 for me sooo, le tme think here for a second.
"Run away from home. You know why."
That about does it. But if we want to be positive about it,
"Get your damn driver's license now, tell your mom to stfu. Do not go back to Resica, get a summer job that could lead to a real career by way of contacts or promotion. She doesn't like you, quit fantasizing. Bet on the Phillies in 08, against them every other year."
And he is also right that trying to shorten the time to an acceptable situtaion could lead to further problems that are currently unseen. (multiple-parallel universes)
~~
2005-2006 for me sooo, le tme think here for a second.
"Run away from home. You know why."
That about does it. But if we want to be positive about it,
"Get your damn driver's license now, tell your mom to stfu. Do not go back to Resica, get a summer job that could lead to a real career by way of contacts or promotion. She doesn't like you, quit fantasizing. Bet on the Phillies in 08, against them every other year."
- #27
- 23 December 2011 - 05:01 PM
- Kritanakom
- Member
Purin, on 23 December 2011 - 04:45 PM, said:
Kaxbe, on 23 December 2011 - 12:26 PM, said:
"Jenny is a bitch, cut all ties with her."
I have a Jenny I wish I could have warned myself about at 16 too. lol. bitches.
[Insert Forest Gump reference here]
To my 16yr old self: stop Andrew from ruining his life.
- #28
- 23 December 2011 - 05:07 PM
- Ellie
- BCI Member
"Stop acting like such an idiot and keep your mouth shut."
"Don't get into the newlywed's arguments, it's not your place."
"IT'S 10TH GRADE, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO SAVE YOUR GPA"
"Pay attention to Doug. He's going to need it."
"Don't get into the newlywed's arguments, it's not your place."
"IT'S 10TH GRADE, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO SAVE YOUR GPA"
"Pay attention to Doug. He's going to need it."
This post has been edited by Ellie: 23 December 2011 - 05:24 PM
- #29
- 23 December 2011 - 05:24 PM
- Smash Genesis
- Member
ChewySmokey, on 23 December 2011 - 10:21 AM, said:
"Read a fucking book."
"You are a good person and people will find you to be an interesting person to hang out with, just open up. And for Christ's sake, quit being so fucking paranoid about everyone!"
"You know that girl in class who you think is just fucking with you? Well guess what, that's what flirting looks like. GET ON THAT SHIT BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE."
The last one is what I would have told my 14 year old self, the others work for 16 too.
"You are a good person and people will find you to be an interesting person to hang out with, just open up. And for Christ's sake, quit being so fucking paranoid about everyone!"
"You know that girl in class who you think is just fucking with you? Well guess what, that's what flirting looks like. GET ON THAT SHIT BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE."
The last one is what I would have told my 14 year old self, the others work for 16 too.
Excuse me while I go find a mirror and tell this to myself.
This post has been edited by Smash Genesis: 23 December 2011 - 05:58 PM
- #30
- 23 December 2011 - 05:52 PM
- Carcharocles
- BCI Member
Stop using your illness as an excuse to act out. You're mother's walking again, and going back to school--yes this means she's extremely busy, but you should let her do this. The happiness she gets from this--from being the only member of her family to graduate college--is going to make her very happy in the long run, even if she'll only be using the knowledge briefly. And get into the habit of taking your meds as prescribed--you need to set this habit now to avoid problems in the future. And finally, start practicing your writing skills today, and when you're done, avoid PublishAmerica like it's the goddamned plague.
- #31
- 23 December 2011 - 05:57 PM
- Volgrand
- Member
"man, you teen time will suck. But later you will rock 
"
"Say "FUCK OFF" to those whores with whom you have to study for 2 years. They don't deserve your attention."
"Man, there are more women that the only one that is in your friends group. And she is not that good as you think she is. She is ugly and annoying, even if you don't see it now"
"Stop that fight in front of your highschool. You know you can do it, and if you simply go away you will regret it."
"Stay more time with Pedro. The reasons because you fought were.... silly."
PD: Don't be silly and f(censored) with Elin. She wanted it too.
PPD: Yeah, Aina had a crush on you. Don't be silly and respond!
PPPD: Don't waste your time with Moni! She's an stupid crazy bitch.
PPPPD: WHY ARE YOU SO IDIOT???
""Say "FUCK OFF" to those whores with whom you have to study for 2 years. They don't deserve your attention."
"Man, there are more women that the only one that is in your friends group. And she is not that good as you think she is. She is ugly and annoying, even if you don't see it now"
"Stop that fight in front of your highschool. You know you can do it, and if you simply go away you will regret it."
"Stay more time with Pedro. The reasons because you fought were.... silly."
PD: Don't be silly and f(censored) with Elin. She wanted it too.
PPD: Yeah, Aina had a crush on you. Don't be silly and respond!
PPPD: Don't waste your time with Moni! She's an stupid crazy bitch.
PPPPD: WHY ARE YOU SO IDIOT???
This post has been edited by Volgrand: 23 December 2011 - 07:07 PM
- #32
- 23 December 2011 - 07:00 PM
- Borg Lord
- Talk shit about furries and see how mad I get!
Member 
"Don't believe what your friends tell you; prom this year will be boring, so at least make your friends work harder to get you to go. Prom next year will be more fun, so don't wait to be coerced to get a ticket; that will be slightly after the last minute and then Mr. Darren will glare at you."
Seriously, Mr. Darren is scary.
Seriously, Mr. Darren is scary.
- #33
- 23 December 2011 - 08:59 PM
I am 16 
. So... do your homework, you're currently getting fucked over.
. So... do your homework, you're currently getting fucked over.
- #34
- 23 December 2011 - 09:04 PM
"Stay the course buddy!"
- #36
- 23 December 2011 - 09:28 PM
- Lvl 50 Fighter
- Member
You'll be even more of a disappointment in the years to come so you better get used to it. There is no rock bottom.
- #37
- 23 December 2011 - 10:07 PM
- esalaka
- Banned
So many issues you guys have
...Iunno, I don't think I did anything especially weird between Septembers. Not like I've changed massively in the time.
That is to say, I don't really regret anything, I suppose?
Of course I could be like "Stop trying to be so damn miserable for no reason" but I like doing that still and it hurts nobody
...Iunno, I don't think I did anything especially weird between Septembers. Not like I've changed massively in the time.
That is to say, I don't really regret anything, I suppose?
Of course I could be like "Stop trying to be so damn miserable for no reason" but I like doing that still and it hurts nobody
- #39
- 23 December 2011 - 10:37 PM
- Luminaria
- Member
"Turns out, 'No' you don't get over him. But suck it up anyway."
"Also, ignore the fact Tom tries to subtly convert you, he believes in demons and shit like that, it's just how his parents believe in Religion. Assert your stance on faith, it's works out okay eventually"
"Rose and Rachel are two VERY good friends, make sure you don't take them for granted"
"Maddy isn't actually that much of a bitch. And she knows what you're going through"
"He is not worth it. Do not let yourself get used by him. It will still happen sometime, but you have to go and tell someone. Sooner rather than later. It actually helps, and you don't have to live with that constant paranoia"
"Also, ignore the fact Tom tries to subtly convert you, he believes in demons and shit like that, it's just how his parents believe in Religion. Assert your stance on faith, it's works out okay eventually"
"Rose and Rachel are two VERY good friends, make sure you don't take them for granted"
"Maddy isn't actually that much of a bitch. And she knows what you're going through"
"He is not worth it. Do not let yourself get used by him. It will still happen sometime, but you have to go and tell someone. Sooner rather than later. It actually helps, and you don't have to live with that constant paranoia"
- #40
- 23 December 2011 - 11:10 PM
- Volgrand
- Member
Kaxbe, on 23 December 2011 - 10:32 PM, said:
Sammy, on 23 December 2011 - 02:01 PM, said:
Fuck a lot of women, kid. Not just one woman. A lot of women.
That's terrible advice.
That's a GREAT advice. I would suggest everyone, men or women, to fuck a lot.
- #41
- 23 December 2011 - 11:15 PM
- Kaxbe
- Member
Volgrand, on 23 December 2011 - 11:15 PM, said:
Kaxbe, on 23 December 2011 - 10:32 PM, said:
Sammy, on 23 December 2011 - 02:01 PM, said:
Fuck a lot of women, kid. Not just one woman. A lot of women.
That's terrible advice.
That's a GREAT advice. I would suggest everyone, men or women, to fuck a lot.
Nope. It's the worst advice.
- #42
- 23 December 2011 - 11:33 PM
- DarkfoxSoldier
- Member
College is actually tough, not like the stuff you're learning right now that only takes an hour to learn the whole subject.
Yes, you're actually gay but that's okay. You're not a freak and it's perfectly normal.
Yes, you're actually gay but that's okay. You're not a freak and it's perfectly normal.
- #45
- 24 December 2011 - 12:01 AM
- Volgrand
- Member
Kaxbe, on 23 December 2011 - 11:33 PM, said:
Volgrand, on 23 December 2011 - 11:15 PM, said:
Kaxbe, on 23 December 2011 - 10:32 PM, said:
Sammy, on 23 December 2011 - 02:01 PM, said:
Fuck a lot of women, kid. Not just one woman. A lot of women.
That's terrible advice.
That's a GREAT advice. I would suggest everyone, men or women, to fuck a lot.
Nope. It's the worst advice.
May I ask you Why is a bad thing?
- #46
- 24 December 2011 - 12:12 AM
- Kaxbe
- Member
Volgrand, on 24 December 2011 - 12:12 AM, said:
Kaxbe, on 23 December 2011 - 11:33 PM, said:
Volgrand, on 23 December 2011 - 11:15 PM, said:
Kaxbe, on 23 December 2011 - 10:32 PM, said:
Sammy, on 23 December 2011 - 02:01 PM, said:
Fuck a lot of women, kid. Not just one woman. A lot of women.
That's terrible advice.
That's a GREAT advice. I would suggest everyone, men or women, to fuck a lot.
Nope. It's the worst advice.
May I ask you Why is a bad thing?
Because it's not really advice that will better you! And that's what advice is supposed to do. Advice is supposed to help someone make better decisions, especially if this is supposed to be advice that you're telling a younger, more impressionable you. And if you ask me, telling someone that they need to fuck a lot of people is bad advice.
I'm not saying that they can't have sex with a lot of people, hell, I've had sex with quite a few people myself, but sex didn't better me or help me make better decisions. Sex is just a thing that people do.
Sammy didn't even say something like "Fuck a lot of women, but wear a goddamn condom".
This post has been edited by Kaxbe: 24 December 2011 - 01:06 AM
- #47
- 24 December 2011 - 01:01 AM
- Volgrand
- Member
Kaxbe, on 24 December 2011 - 01:01 AM, said:
Because it's not really advice that will better you! And that's what advice is supposed to do. Advice is supposed to help someone make better decisions, especially if this is supposed to be advice that you're telling a younger, more impressionable you. And if you ask me, telling someone that they need to fuck a lot of people is bad advice.
I'm not saying that they can't have sex with a lot of people, hell, I've had sex with quite a few people myself, but sex didn't better me or help me make better decisions. Sex is just a thing that people do.
Sammy didn't even say something like "Fuck a lot of women, but wear a goddamn condom".
Ok, under your arguments, I agree with you. Nothing to discuss here
- #48
- 24 December 2011 - 03:44 AM
"Don't worry. You'll be out of there soon enough. Don't even think about what the other people care about you."
"Tell you her feelings before she moves away. Seriously, it could turn out for the better."
"Stop being tardy!
"
"Exercise a bit more....no, you know what, A LOT more. You'll need it."
"Take care of that guitar like it's your life. YOUR. LIFE."
"Whatever you do, don't forget her name and phone number!"
"Keep on pursuing your passions. You'll get better with time."
"STOP BEING SO LAZY!"
"Don't be afraid to sing or speak out!"
"Do what you do. Then you'll do fine."
"Tell you her feelings before she moves away. Seriously, it could turn out for the better."
"Stop being tardy!
""Exercise a bit more....no, you know what, A LOT more. You'll need it."
"Take care of that guitar like it's your life. YOUR. LIFE."
"Whatever you do, don't forget her name and phone number!"
"Keep on pursuing your passions. You'll get better with time."
"STOP BEING SO LAZY!"
"Don't be afraid to sing or speak out!"
"Do what you do. Then you'll do fine."
- #49
- 24 December 2011 - 05:19 AM
- MouseCat
- Member
"Don't take Computer Engineering, take a BA in Media or something art related. You will start getting better at drawing, tablets do not matter much."
"Take your meds everyday."
"Get a girlfriend."
"Do not buy one those USB broadband things, they're slower than dial-up."
"Everyone in your family loves you no matter what you want to do in life."
"Tell dad the Septic Tank he made is wrong and is not suitable for powering the house with electricity. He's just making one giant... dirt hole."
"Being lazy is awesome. Sometimes you just have to take a break and stop thinking."
"Take your meds everyday."
"Get a girlfriend."
"Do not buy one those USB broadband things, they're slower than dial-up."
"Everyone in your family loves you no matter what you want to do in life."
"Tell dad the Septic Tank he made is wrong and is not suitable for powering the house with electricity. He's just making one giant... dirt hole."
"Being lazy is awesome. Sometimes you just have to take a break and stop thinking."
- #50
- 24 December 2011 - 12:03 PM