[James Matthew Najera]

General Discussion Thread 05.27.2025​

Hey GrayViners!

Let’s take a little time-travel stroll today…

If you could write a letter to your younger self—just a few lines, nothing too long—what would you say?

Would you offer a nugget of wisdom? Warn them about a bad haircut decision? Tell them not to sweat the small stuff? Maybe slip in a few stock tips while you're at it?

Think of it like sending a little care package through time—something your younger self could tuck in their pocket for when they need it most.

Drop your message in the comments below. Whether it’s heartfelt, funny, or both, we’d love to hear what you’d say to you.

Ready? Time machines (aka keyboards) at the ready… go!

Cheers!
Blue

 

[merikay]

You have an exciting future ahead. Be open and go with the flow. You will change from a quiet, shy youngest child of five to a world traveler. You will travel by hitch hiking in 1969 through Africa and later explore other countries all on lite budget using hostels and cooking. Be brave, be smart, save money for travel and go with the flow. Even older you can still stay in hostels and enjoy kids and adults all over the world.

 

[Pattij50]

Don’t jump into marriage and make sure you care for your own needs too. You can’t continue to help others if your not taken care of

 

[Hazeleyes]

Alway remember what your godmother taught you. She seemed to be very wise and knew how to save money. It is not a bad thing to repurpose things that can actually be useful or serve a good purpose. Example of what I mean is she used can covers to make hamburger patties, lined it with parchment paper , putting it in stacks of 4 in freezer bags and freezing them till needed.

 

[CejaeRee]

I was raised a JW. I hated it. So I would tell her that it’s not her it’s them, to focus harder on her studies and to move out and go live with her grandma as soon as she graduates. Then I’d encourage her to go to university and work on her degree as a photo journalist. Minoring in meteorology.

 

[SueBirch66]

Don't let others put you down! You're fine and will do OK in life. Pursue what brings you joy!

 

[kiki]

I would say to my younger self: Marry Henry and have 3 children hoping they are all girls

 

[Arkie98]

Had to learn how to survive at 12 as was kicked out of home. Worked tho and got my schooling. Nursing seemed to be my forte and wish would have gone on to get my degree. But got a good education and became an RTT/Certified Med Aide. Plus looked ahead many years down road and started working in a state facility. Extra income when retired.

 

[lindadominguez]

Believe in yourself.

 

[Gibb]

I would tell myself to take control of my weight when I am still young.