Dear Younger Emma,

                Be brave and take those chances. Those experiences you will come across is what will get you through life.  You will make mistakes and that’s ok. This will help you grow. It will teach you perseverance and trust within yourself.  Don’t always look to know the outcome right away or you will miss the adventure along the way. I know this is hard to believe but it will always work out in the end.

                There will be times you will be faced with making a decision. You will wonder if making the popular decision to please others will be easier. It won’t, if you don’t stay true to yourself. You will make some bad decisions but learn from them. Don’t beat yourself up. Repeat- DON’T beat yourself up. Learn the lesson and move on.

                Travel the world, Emma. See new places so you will always find your way home. Home is not a building but where your heart is with the people you love. Respect yourself so you know what you deserve and are willing to accept from anyone.

                When it comes to him and the opportunity presents itself, always always be brave and take the chance on that Brooklyn boy.  He will be the one that reminds you what you are made of and when you are not feeling confident, something he says or does will ignite that spirit in you.  He will also turn out to be the most honest man and respect you for your choices despite all his faults.

Love,

Older Wiser Emma