A Birthday

Dear Jeremy,

Today you are 18. This is crazy to me. I think you'll always be in third grade in my head. Of course, you still act like you're in third grade, but that's besides the point.

Some advice:

You can buy cigarettes now. Don't.

Try to be a good person. It makes life easier.

Choose your friends; don't just let them happen to you.

Work out when you can. It helps the stress. But don't be one of those guys who always is watching himself.

Don't lie to girls. Don't hurt girls. Don't love girls unless you're dating them.

Go to college. It will be such a life-changing experience for you. In fact, go to Biola. Seriously.

Embrace what you're good at. Keep drawing, keep thinking, keep telling jokes.

Evaluate why people like you.

Save your money.

Save everything. Write things down. Never forget your memories.

Don't make me crazy.

Don't let your spirit be crushed. Ever.

Enjoy everything. Enjoy HoneyRock, enjoy high school, enjoy Mommy. Have patience. Work hard now.

Don't be discouraged by anyone else's accomplishments or failures.

You have more experience than anyone else you know. This means you can also be more mature than anyone else you know. Take that opportunity.

Take all opportunities. Except the bad ones.

Don't make poor choices. Don't do things so people will like you.

Read as much as you can as often as you can. Reading will make you a better writer.

You CAN write. Don't think otherwise.

Don't get in fights on AIM. Don't get in fights over dumb things. Stand by your word.

It's okay to win.

Go skinny dipping. Jump off cliffs. TP.



I love you so much, little brother. I am so proud of you and who you are. I can't wait to see you become your own person and see what you do with your heart and mind.

Your only big sister,

Ghee.