Unsent Letters

Grow up Slow

"Grow up slow and don't give in to the pressure of those boys. If they tease you for being childish, let them and continue being you." - Against The Heart by Jonaxx

Elle, you asked me from your previous letter kung ano ang magandang shade sa lipstick at ano ang dapat na isuot to look more mature than your age.

Apart from that, you've been asking me lately for date ideas and some tips in a relationship. Tell me who's this lucky guy? Incase you want someone to tell stories about him, I'll be all ears to listen.

Also, if you have time, feel free to drop by and I'll gladly help you with your make over or go shopping with you!

However, as much as I'm excited and encourage you to explore and try dating guys for experience, para naman sa susunod hindi na foreign sayo ang relationship and makaka-adjust ka pagdating ng araw lalo na when it comes to dealing with heartbreaks, I also want to tell you to grow up slow...

Elle, at your age there will be too many guys you'll meet. Some of them want mature girls. Girls na nag-aayos, girls who dress more maturely, girls na mature mag-isip. Darling girl, don't be pressured and please grow up slow. Minsan ka lang bata, prolong it for you'll surely miss the feeling one day.

You'll meet more guys in the future but you cannot relive the moment of being a teen again... So dress according to your age, try using fun colors, explore different wardrobes, paint your bedroom with your favorite color, go play with your little cousins, be carefree and childish. Teenage years is way too different kapag nasa early 20's ka na.

Enjoy and cherish every moment, Elle. Most importantly, spend more time with your highschool friends and classmates. You'll surely miss them one day.

Why am I telling you this? Because it is one of my regrets. Elle, I let my world revolve around a guy and so I didn't get to enjoy my teenage years. While everyone was busy playing batang X, Tagu-taguan, and other games in highschool, I was sitting on the bench stopping myself from joining the laughs of my classmates because I was too afraid my boyfriend would get turned off if he'll see me running with my friends around the campus.

If I only I had known life would be this serious and stressful right now, I should've let my guard down and play with my friends before instead.

I have so much to tell you about growing up slow but I can't seem to put my thoughts into words so please read the quote I've included above this letter, and tell me what's your thoughts about it when you have time to write me letters again.

Sincerely,
J ♡