Welcome to my annual 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!
If you’re new to this – here’s how it works:
1. Each day from December 1 through December 12 I will put up a new giveaway HERE on my website with instructions on how to enter, a detailed description of the prize, and some stuff about the book or series. Each giveaway is different and each has ONE WINNER. MY GIVEAWAYS ARE ALWAYS OPEN INTERNATIONAL
2. Each giveaway runs UNTIL DECEMBER 13.
3. Winners are CHOSEN and NOTIFIED on December 14. I will be notifying winners USING THE EMAIL USED TO COMMENT ON THIS BLOG – and all winners will BE LISTED AT THE TOP OF EACH GIVEAWAY POST HERE ON MY WEBSITE on December 14.
4. Winners have 24 hours to respond, then another winner will be chosen.
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IN EACH POST I WILL HIGHLIGHT A BOOK
TODAY’S BOOK HIGHLIGHT IS THE TURNING SERIES!
TWISTED SPICY WHY CHOOSE SERIES-COMPLETE ROMANCE
DESCRIPTION
THIS SERIES IS COMPLETE!
(AND IT HAS A COMPLETE SPIN-OFF SERIES TOO)
ALL THREE BOOKS ARE IN TODAY’S GIVEAWAY
TAKING TURNS
(TURNING SERIES BOX SET!)
This 2500+ page set contains the USA Today Bestselling Series and spinoffs Taking Turns, Turning Back, His Turn, Total Exposure, The Pleasure of Panic, The Boyfriend Experience, and Play Dirty.
TURNING BACK – Rochelle left Turning Point Club behind last year. She made a new life and moved on. But when Bric shows up asking if she’d like to play again, she can’t resist. What she had with them could’ve been so much more. It would’ve been so much better if she didn’t let it get so… personal. But now she’s got her priorities straight. She doesn’t need them. They need her. And this time, she’s playing for pleasure.
HIS TURN – Bric’s friends are settling down. That game is over but no one said he couldn’t play another one with new people. Jordan Wells is a lot like Bric—demanding, stubborn, and dominant. And he’s got a third player for them—but she’s just like Bric too. Three alphas vying for control of the game? It’s ridiculous. But it sure won’t be boring.
TOTAL EXPOSURE – When her therapist suggests the unconventional treatment of total exposure to cure Evangeline’s fear of being watched, she is scared to death. But the anonymous stranger on the other side of the cameras isn’t playing by the rules. He leaves her commanding notes, demanding she obey—and suddenly Evangeline finds herself craving his attention.
THE PLEASURE OF PANIC – Issy has no interest in other people’s games. She’s a player, for sure. A good one too. But she is control one-hundred percent of the time no matter what. Until her best friend, Chella, gifts her a game from Jordan Wells she never asked to play. Suddenly her whole life is turned upside down and… it’s not terrible. Because there’s a hot bodyguard playing along with her.
THE BOYFRIEND EXPERIENCE – Oaklee needs a boyfriend like… yesterday. And Jordan Wells is the game master, so she hits him up for a fake boyfriend game. Unfortunately for Oaklee, her reputation precedes her and Lawton Ayres the only guy left in town willing to put up with her over-the-top antics. He’s a billionaire, he’s well-dressed, well spoken, smart, kind… and well, he’s sorta perfect. But she’s not buying the boyfriend for herself, she needs Lawton to ruin her arch enemy. This is probably not going to turn out the way she imagined…
PLAY DIRTY – Jordan is tired of the games. He doesn’t want to do it anymore. He wants the love he lost years ago. And when she shows up looking to try again, for a moment he thinks it might work out. But it was never just the two of them. It was always three. And suddenly Jordan finds himself playing a whole new game. One he didn’t set up. One he’s not in control of. One that will change his life forever.
SPICY, SPICY, SPICY
MFM
FORCED PROXIMITY
ENEMIES TO LOVERS
ALPHA ASSHOLE(S)
FRIENDS TO LOVERS
WHY CHOOSE
LISTEN TO THE TAKING TURNS AUDIOBOOK TEASER!
NARRATED BY AVA ERICKSON, SEBASTIAN YORK, JOE ARDEN, AND TAD BRANSON!
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GIVEAWAY #9
THE TAKING TURNS GIFT SET
WHAT’S IN THE TAKING TURNS GIFT SET!
- Signed Copies of Taking turns, Turning Back, and His Turn
- JA Huss “It’s Not Hoarding if it’s Books” Tote Bag
- Turning Series “Black Tie Affair” Hand-Poured Candle (made by ME!)
- Book Review Checklist Notepad
- Library of Flowers “Forget Me Not” Salt Soak
- Tokyo Milk “Trust Me, Totally Hot” Candle Tin
- Tokyo Milk “My Favorite Drama Queen” Soap
- Scrunchie!
- Shower Steamer!
- Fuzzy Socks!
- Organic Cotton Tea Towel
- 2026 JA Huss Swag Bag (Sticker Sheet, Sticker, Lip Balm, Pen, Drawstring Bag)
AND HERE’S HOW TO ENTER TO WIN TODAY’S GIFT SET!
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(1) COMMENT HERE on the blog (below) and tell me –
What would your younger self think of your life right now?
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MY ANSWER
I think my younger self would be half impressed, half disappointed! lol. Younger selves are so judgy.
Impressed, obviously, because I’ve done a lot with my life.
But also slightly disappointed that I’m not a famous thoroughbred horse trainer. <–which was what I truly wanted to be in 6th grade.
I was OBSESSED with horse racing. (Those damn Black Stallion books as a kid ruined me…)
I can still remember telling Kevin Kelly this in 6th grade and he sneered at me. lol
He was THE BAD BOY in our class. SO BAD. Gave NO FUCKS in 6th grade.
Why I was telling him my hopes and dreams, I have no idea. But he sneered at me and said, “Never gonna happen. Nobody grows up to be what they dreamed of in 6th grade.” Like he was this time-traveling “Old Soul” who knew everything.
Well, he was right. lol Fuck you, Kevin. 😉
(And now… I think I totally need to write a story about Bad Boy Kevin Kelly…)
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My younger self would be impressed I paid of my mortgage LOL! But would probably be disappointed I haven’t (yet) written a book. Sigh…
I think the question should be flipped around – what does my middle-aged self wishes I would have done / accomplished / TRIED when I was younger and too dumb to realize the risk?
She would be disappointed. No brilliant super interesting career and 3 kids. Yeah. No. She wouldn’t look twice at me and my life. But love happened. Family happened and yeah, here I am!
My younger self would probably be in shocked with how my life turned out because it was definitely not what I planned or had in mind
I think my younger self would be proud of my family and where I am today. It would also be annoyed at how hard of a struggle it was to get here. But I wouldn’t change a thing!
I think my younger self would be surprised, never would she have thought she would be happily married and in her own house. Younger me was a struggling single mom and my now has amazing people in my life and I get to have a little extra cash. Paying my electric bill is not a struggle and if I want brie cheese I can buy it.
My younger self would be pretty happy with me! I am a kinder teacher which, I wanted to be, have a sweet old honey, 2 girls, live in my house, can get what I want when I need it! She may think, I need to get out more, but pretty pleased!
After arguing with my two youngest sons this morning before school, my younger self would ask me why I had so many children. 6 altogether. 3 boys and 3 girls.
I didn’t expect to be a young(ish) widow but I also didn’t expect to be a partner in a firm.
I think my younger self would be kicking my ass for not educating myself more but would have been proud of me as a mom and a daughter.
My younger self would be happy with what I accomplished except for one thing – I never got married. However, I am completely at ease with my choices.
I think my younger self would be proud of me for my life now, but also annoyed with me that I went off our plan a decided to marry a man in my 20s. Pop out babies and then decide to stay at home homeschooling them.
My younger self would probably wonder what happened to being a marine biologist. Though she would think that I am strong for making it through the rough times ive been through.
I think younger me would be quite happy with older me. I currently have no regrets for things I wish I had done, or things I did. I have a very healthy 30 year relationship, two wonderful adult or almost adult children and I’m more happy than not (apart from menopause, that’s not making me happy), can’t complain!
I think my younger self would have mixed feelings. She definitely didn’t see my career that I chose. She would definitely be impressed that I got this far.
I think my younger self would be surprised by how my life has turned out. It is a great surprise to me. I have a wonderful family with a son we never thought would happen. I also have a great group of friends that stick with you through all of life’s ups and downs.
She would be proud of how she turned out considering how it started. She’d also give herself a few warnings of pitfalls to avoid and to tell herself to love herself (and her mom) better while she is young.
I think my younger self would be proud of me. I’ve had a few difficult times in my life (becoming a widow at 26 with 4 kids, for one) and l didn’t let those situations control my life and bring me down.
She’d be really sad for me, and wouldn’t believe the things I’ve allowed.
I guess my younger self would be both appalled and excited.
She would be so happy about her 3 adult daughters, perhaps sad about some other aspects.
My younger self would be excited that I have 2 wonderful daughters that I am very proud of but sad about the relationship I have with their dad which feels more like roommates than love now.
My younger self would be disappointed, it’s so boring compared to what she thought my life would be.
Honestly she be schocked as hell never in my life would i thought i had 1 kid more less having 2 and a hubby. Whole childhood and late teens was told couldnt have kids and Honestly nevered was intresred in anything or anyone except my books now look at me lol. After being shocked i hope my younger self see how happy we are finally
She would think I am crazy, but totally have got it right. I was raised in the city, but married a man that wanted to be a farmer and rancher. 36 years later and I haven’t lived in a city or town since. I love it all and especially the family we’ve raised.
I think for the most part she would be proud of me. I was a pretty laidback kid and never rocked the boat; still don’t 🙂
i think she would be a little surprised…
A bit of a depressing answer but my younger self never envisioned making it this far. I had dreams of working with horses but my health failed me. Being disabled from a very young age has been a lot to cope with. I still struggle to see a future even now but I have a daughter. She got the equestrian gene so I live vicariously through her 💗
Not too take love too serious & to live my life thing more about what could happen. Cancer can hit anyone!!
My younger self would be proud!! Hell my now self is proud LOL. I am the weirdo who knew what she wanted in 1st grade and set my life out doing just that. I have my life’s goal of a career as a nurse, happily married with 3 amazing kiddos. I am incredibly blessed and know younger me would be jumping up and down celebrating everything we accomplished.
I think she would say that I did pretty good. She would also say it is about time you finally stood up for yourself. What took you so long?
I think my younger self would be proud to be breaking some generational curses and glad to see we got away from our crazy ass family!
What the F girl! How could you let us be in this situation?
I think my younger self would be proud of me. I have my own business with a second job, a beautiful family! My younger self didn’t know what she wanted to do, she wanted to fit in and now I don’t care what anyone thinks and I just live my life how I see fit! 🥰
I was just talking about this with my mom last night with my 20 year highschool reunion on the horizon. My younger self would be shocked by how my life turned out and slightly disappointed. Since I was in my teens I have had my future “figured out”. I was going to be married with kids and a big house. I was going to have a job as a teacher with college degrees under my belt. I wanted what a lot of other people wanted at the time. And here I am now 37 years old with known of that. At 23 years old I became sick —then later deemed disabled —-and had to quit my job. Even though we have been together 16 years, my boyfriend doesn’t want to get married and due to my disabilities/health issues I was told I cannot have kids as it would probably kill me. With one paycheck (I have disability but it doesn’t go to far) we cannot afford adoption. My fur baby who was like my son passed away 3/5/19 and it broke my heart. We just closed on a house after 15 years of living in a crappy apartment with a slumlord. But everything I wanted for my life I never got or got in a different way than what I saw. I think my younger self would say just thank God your here and living everyday to the best of your ability and just appreciate what he has given you.
My younger self would be proud of some of the goals I accomplished, maybe even impressed but would definitely be disappointed in some of the choices I’ve made.
I believe my younger self would be disappointed that I “settled” for the life I have. However she would have been proud of me as a mother. – my son is an amazing human being .
Ha Ha My younger self would probably be bored. My adventurous ways have slowed way down. I’d rather stay in and craft, read, or garden.
it’s not the life I pictured. I dreamt of being a wife and mother. Reaching my early 20’s I chose not to have kids and found a man who wanted the same. We have been married for 30 years and have been blessed to have a happy, fulfilled life.
I’d like to think my younger self would be pleased for the most part with how things turned out. With a great husband and two great sons, although there have been tough times, my life has been pretty sweet. With the best yet to come.
Cheers and thanks xx
I think my younger self would be sad and work like hell to make a better life!
Surprised, proud, and a little sad.
I would have done a lot of things different. I would have worked harder to have more money for the animals. The love and caring for animals will always be there. I applied for a job with a veterinarian hospital and they told me they would get back to me. It was raining and I got in my car to leave. The doctor ran to my car and told me he could see the compassion I had and hired me. I lasted 3 days. I was crying more than the pet parents when they had to put their babies down. I thanked the doctor for the chance, but I have left there everyday crying. We are still friendly.
My younger self would think wow you’re divorced with 3 kids. I never saw that coming. However since the ex is gone I can get as many furbabies as I want.
I think my younger self would be happy.
My younger self would also be (at least) half impressed. I made my 6th grade dream come true by performing on a professional stage in a dance festival (community piece) so also fuck you Kevin Kelly! And I was noticed and complimented afterwards by one of the festival artistic directors 😁 I also have my high school-era dream job (just in an unplanned location) AND am a season ticket holder for the ballet. Missed the rich and famous part which I thought I’d need to be a dance subscriber.
My younger self would be to much in shock that I am divorced with 3 kids and did not become a Archeologist.
My younger self would be proud of us.
My plan was to attend Cornell University and become a psychologist. Instead, I fell in love my junior year and got married when I was 19, had a son at 24, divorced at 26, moved to Vegas, met my now husband (married 25 years this year) and worked in Purchasing until I retired. So no, based on everything I’ve been through, my younger self would be impressed with what I’ve accomplished, especially during the years I was a single mom, but also very disappointed that I gave up all my dreams to marry a stupid boy who ended up cheating on me.
I believe she would be happy
Some things she would be so happy about and other things surprised at. But they all happen for a reason!
My younger self your be like at least you have money to do stuff but why aren’t you doing it?
I don’t do anything I’m very much a home body but I’m okay with that.
My younger self your be like at least you have money to do stuff but why aren’t you doing it?
I don’t do anything I’m very much a home body but I’m okay with that.
I also think I would have thought that I was crazy for reading some. of the stuff I read.
My younger self would be proud of how I am doing and what I have accomplished
Younger me would be proud of me breaking my shell.
Not to be a debbie downer, but my younger self would not be happy with my current self. Because at this point in my life, I thought I would have a house. And there’s some other things in my life that I wish were different. That I thought were going to be different.
Amazed that I created so much more than my childhood taught me was possible, impressed that I haven’t changed much, just deepened & solidified who I’ve always been, & totally scandalized by my reading list. 😉
I would hope my younger self would be proud of me. 2 adult children doing well and not in jail. 1 child 16 who loves life and her family. Still married for 27 years and in love. So I’m happy and can’t ask for more.
My younger self would be very impressed, surprised, and sad. I never knew what I wanted to do with my life. I never had dreams of being anything but a mom. Didn’t care what job I had or how much money I made. My goal was to be happy. For the most part that is true. I have two of the best daughters anyone could have and don’t have that young struggle we all go through to find our way. Plus a lifelong friendship over 55 years. The marriage part is what is the biggest struggle and disappointment. It’s hard to keep that going while only one person tries. 🙁
My younger self would be very proud of the person I am today. I’ve accomplished many of my goals (Nursing, bought a house, married a man I truly love).
No regrets!
I think my younger self would be shocked and amazed and slightly in awe of me today. 1, cause I’m covered in tattoos like younger me always wanted 2, I’m a semi-successful adult with a steady job, and steady income which younger me did not think was possible and 3, cause I’m a lot less scared to speak and call people’s b.s out now haha
I think my younger self would be totally impressed with how i’ve conducted my life. I feel like i’m extremely lucky to be doing what i’m doing. And extremely lucky to be good at something I really enjoy doing.
I think my younger self would be thrilled and proud that I have three amazing daughters. My younger self would also be beyond disappointed and wonder why I wasted half my life before finally getting a divorce 🤣
My younger self would be amazed at how different my life is compared to what I had planned/envisioned. She would also be astonished by how much better and more fulfilling my life is than what was expected.
Overall, younger me would be pretty happy with our life right now.
My younger self would be shocked since I never wanted to get married or have kids, surprise I have both!! I’ve been married for 25 and 3 kiddos. Also proud because even though I didn’t end up in the career I dreamed of I’m in one that I love and have been doing it for 28 years.
Honestly I think my younger self would say ” WTF happened”
I’ve done a lot in my life and have had opportunities that most people dont so I think she’d be happy
Julie! You should write a book about Kevin (as the bad guy who doesn’t win)and a book version of yourself (who totally wins) with your beautiful, majestic horses then mail him a copy and tell him to suck it 😉 But my younger self would be disappointed probably almost completely lol. She would be thrilled that I have a beautiful family but I was so head strong as a girl. I was sassy and sarcastic but with a heart of gold and I know she would put her foot up my ass for not becoming a Veterinarian. My husband and I do own two successful businesses, but I don’t do what truly makes me happy and that’s why my younger self would totally drag me through the mud.
Probably think I should’ve done more.
My younger self would probably think boy we raised some good boy’s plus wow can’t believe we have that many grandchildren already 😂. Then would think why do you work so hard and not enjoying your life at your age.
My younger self would be very happy with my life. I have a husband who adores me and that I love with my whole heart. A job that I love doing. 1 grandkids who are just the best I could ask for. However the kids might be upsetting. Can’t have everything 😪
My younger self would be upset that I had to get out of the military, but would pretty impressed that I have a successful career and a pretty kick ass kiddo. She would be sad that I am alone, but ok with it considering the options.
Probably a little disappointed about my life now. After my husband passed it seems things just stopped. He was the outgoing one so got me out. I now stay home for the most part instead of doing those things I wish I would. I have a good life otherwise, just need to get out there!
I think she would be happy with it
that i an a survivor
Mine would def be telling me to get my shit together and asking why when that boy I was crushing on gave me that mixed tape I didn’t listen to it until 20 years too late?
Would be disappointed that didn’t try harder to achieve goals and dreams.
I would love to think she would be proud even though my life is completely different from the plan. The plan was to join the Navy. Did not happen had a baby dropped out of high school. Got a GED went to collage in my 30s and became a nurse.
I feel the younger me would be proud of what I have done and achieved. Also at the kind of person I am and strive to be everyday.
I think she would be surprised I survived taking care of my paraplegic husband for 23 years and raising a family. I think she would be sad to know that I am alone now and will probably live the rest of my life that way.
I think my younger self would be happy. Maybe surprised by the amount of book I have but love the life ❤️
I think my younger self would be surprised. Definitely not where I thought I’d see myself. Owning a home, moved out of state again. Different career choices and still having family close by.
My younger self would not believe that we were able to get out from under the religious oppression we were under and we could find our true selves. Younger me wouldn’t believe the network of people and friends from all walks of life that we’ve built. Younger me also believed we were going to marry a farmer from my hometown and never leave – so I’m sure she would be astonished that we married a military guy who has us moving every 3 years and going on amazing adventures. Sure, younger me is probably disappointed that we didn’t hit our educational or job goals, but I think she’d be happy that we are happy.
Honestly , im a better person now than I was then so I think she would be proud of me. Definetly not perfect , but better, smarter, less anger, more humble, im a good daughter, wife sister, mother and Christian.
My younger self would be shaking her and saying Damn girl lol
My younger self would be happy. I wanted to be a nurse and I still am after 43 years. I wanted to marry the love of my life and have children and grandchildren which has also happened. I wanted to always have great books to read and you help with that!
Younger me would be impressed that I’m still here after everything that I’ve gone through especially with all that my ex husband said and did..
She’d think, “Now, that is what I should major in!” and would immediately start taking photography classes.
Pretty dang proud!!
I feel like my younger self would be proud of me as a person. I have accomplished a lot. I have made mistakes but I have also learned and grown along the way. I think thats all we can truly ask for.
Surprised but happy. I’m running a business like i wanted when I was young only back then it was a book store. Lol
My younger self would be very proud but be sure to point out all the mistakes and wrong turns. She would eventually say “but you didn’t turn out too bad, despite the fact that you still hate math and you’re an accountant”
Honestly, she’d think I waa crazy because I haven’t done anything I said I would. I’ve slowed down reading until recently picking back up because I missed it. I also stopped writing. Life got chaotic and busy with kids and just surviving. Now there’s health issues and financial issues. But at least I Atilla never give up and always still work towards what to do next.
My younger self would be happy. I have two children and that Im in a “real relationship” where i finally meet someone who loves me.
I wanted so much to be an architectural engineer but ill health took that out of my control. I’d tell myself to relax and things will settle even if I’m permanently disabled I have 3 beautiful sons who are my whole life. Hubby too lol 😂
My younger self would think I never expected For you to become such a reader. My younger self would also think you’re pretty darn lazy!!! Lol
She would be proud of how I turned out, and how I handled everything that’s come my way. Also, shocked that when I said (at 9 yrs old) I never want to get married nor have kids, I was not lying. She thought I would change my mind.
You get self would be happy for the boys I raised everything else she would not love
That’s kind of a hard question. My younger self would probably be ashamed of the things I’ve done but would be proud of where I’m at. Except for the fact that I didn’t marry Nick Carter.
My younger self will be happy to see my relationships and career, but disappointed I’m not living abroad like I planned.
I agree with both ‘proud’ and ‘disappointed’. Proud of how far I’ve come and being in the line of work I’m in. Disappointed not in my own home and living more comfortably and that I haven’t finished the two books I started as a teen lol
My younger self would be surprised of how much of a “rebel” I’ve become. I was painfully shy and a rule follower. Now I have tattoos and bend the rules all the time!
Well I. Not a Doctor, so I didn’t follow through with what I thought I wanted to do. That said I have traveled, had experiences, and chilled more than I probably would have. So I’m satisfied now that I’m retiring soon. I’ll just have to figure out what to do next to stay busy.
My younger self would probably be half happy half sad but mostly proud of how strong we have become about how we didn’t let the bullies win. And how we have raised amazing humans that stand up for those whom aren’t ready to stand up for themselves.
My younger self would say well that didn’t go as planned 🤣🤣🤣
My younger self would say, What the hell were you thinking?
My younger self would be proud of the great things that are happinging in my life with sobriety and seeing my children and grandchildren again
I think my younger self would be pretty damn proud of where I am now and how much I have accomplished in life. I have a beautiful family, home, life and I wouldn’t change a thing about it.
My younger self would be shocked by my life. I always said I’d get married to a man, and we’d live a fun and exciting child-free life. Where we could travel, and do what we wanted when we wanted while enjoying some drinks. I was never really a fan of kids. They are loud and sticky.
Here I am at 33, with 3 kids. Living a completely sober lifestyle, where we don’t travel because it’s stressful with three young kids. 😂😂
But there’s always time to do it during the retirement years. For now I’ll enjoy the hectic life we’ve created with our kids, and eventually we’ll travel with them on vacations.
I’d be proud of what I’ve accomplished so far, and where I am in life. But, I’d also wonder when I plan on writing the novels I’ve always dreamed of writing.
My younger self would be smiling while saying, “you’re reaping the rewards of all your hard work!”
Honestly, I don’t think me as a teenager would have any appreciation for my life now. I’d always dreamed of having a horse ranch, and I don’t even have a single horse now. But what I do have is meaningful in ways I could not have comprehend back then.
So while I’m sure I would be a disappointment to my younger self, I’m very happy with where my life took me. And there is still time to get that horse ranch 😁
I think my younger self would be happy w the way it ended up. I’d planned to be married w kids and to be a teacher. But I didn’t finish high school and dropped out to work full time. I’m a dog groomer which I love, 45 not married, no kids but I love my life. My picker of men is broken so I never married or had kids and I’m ok w that, I feel to old to start having kids now. My house is half paid off and I’m debt free, so turned out pretty good for a drop out lol
My younger self would be disappointed in me, but my older self is disappointed in her. So I guess we cancel each other out
I think my younger self would have a mix of emotions. Proud, happy, surprised and a little sad with everything we have been through. But that’s life… nothing is linear and we have to roll with the punches that life gives us.
My younger self would be shocked that I have 4 grown kids and 6 granddaughters because I was always saying that I wasn’t ever going to have any kids when I was young.
Seeing as my younger self was very sheltered, she would be proud of me for stepping out of my shell and trying new things and not being a naive little girl. She would be pleased with the life that I have made for myself.
My younger self would say I settled for a boring, routine life and maybe I did but I’m happy for the most part
My younger self would not like where I am and how I got here. I could only tell her you do what you have to do. That you tried it her way but should have made a better effort to do so. I am happy and trying to get my groove back.
Disappointed. Didn’t finish college to take care of my mom after colon cancer. But, she would be proud of me for stepping up to take care of her full time, while I’m battling breast cancer.
I think my younger self with be happy. It’s not what I had thought it would be but it’s been an amazing life. Growing up was not good and all I ever wanted was to be safe and happy. My hubby of 40 years had definitely accomplished that. Never thought I would become a stay-at home mom but it was the most rewarding ‘career’ I ever had. My younger self would be shocked at that
She would be proud of somethings but not so proud of other things.
My younger self would be impressed with my craft room & want to play there. My younger self would also be very judgmental about my children not getting their shit together & have opinions about that.
My younger self would probably think I was nuts for following a man and allowing him to bring me down
I’m not sure what my younger self would think. I wanted to go to college and become a vet, have a farm with horses and do all kinds of equine competitions. I’m a Sahm that has been married to my high school sweetheart with 2 kiddos on a mini farm with no horses but lots of love.
You’ve done good!
My younger self would be proud in some ways but disappointed I’ve let my body go. But sometimes age damages us. Hormones damage us. My younger self was in to playing soccer 4-5 times a week. My older self is paying for my younger self with joint replacements! I would like to be more financially secure but it could be worse.
She’d love my kids but be disappointed on some of the things I settled for.
My younger self would be so proud! I did pretty much everything she had planned, dreamed and wanted! Except traveling more but I’m still young I still have time! I’ve had such a fun and been so loved in my adult life, that’s all I ever wanted!
Lately, I have been asking her. She’s super proud of me and how far we have come.
My younger self would be so proud! I did pretty much everything she had planned, dreamed and wanted! Except traveling more but I’m still young I still have time! I’ve had such a fun and been so loved in my adult life, that’s all I ever wanted! ❤️
My younger self would be shocked and probably devastated. I’ve always been the mother hen type and couldn’t wait to be a mother but god has had different plans for me and my husband. I’m finally coming to terms with the cards we’ve been dealt but it’s not easy!
I think my younger self would be shocked, disappointed, and happy. My whole life I’ve always known that I want to be a mom. I do have four beautiful children. I’ve been through a lot to get where I am now but it’s not where I would have hoped to be. Still working on improving our lives.
My younger self would probably wow our life is a sh*tshow and maybe do more exercising lol.
My younger self would think I’m boring cause I always thought I’d travel and do way crazier things when I was younger
Like most people, proud of some things disappointed with others. Proud that I am self sufficient and independent and disappointed that I had to be.
My younger self would be both disappointed and proud of where I am at today. Disappointed by a few stumbles, change in direction but proud that we have survived, we are thriving and living a fantastic life.
My younger self would be alright with where im at in life right now, we’ve come a long way from where we weren
I think my younger self would mostly be proud of the person I am today. I’ve reached my professional goals and successfully raised 2 amazing humans with my husband of 32+ years. We’ve been able to help care for our aging/dying parents to show them the love and kindness we were raised with, and we are still best friends that enjoy travel, adventures, and the quiet everyday moments together.
she’d be impeached by my accomplishments mostly on my own!
Hindsight is 20/20, but my younger self said I would never ever choose the career I did … but it made me happy and served me well even though I would have made more money if I’d stayed with my original major. I was poor as a kid and dirt broke in my 20s with an abusive marriage …. 30 was a new start, new attitude, new goals. I am much happier and much more prosperous today. Life is fun and full so I think my younger self would at least give me a fist pump.
My younger self would be horrified that she was going to become wrecked by ME/cfs but very proud that I turned that disaster into becoming an author – even though I’m not very successful yet. ( I use a pen name for my books, so I’m not promoting myself on your page.)
I had always wanted to be an author, but never had the time or enough inclination before being forced to stop my busy life and rest 24/7.
I’m prefacing this comment by saying this is my all time favorite series. From the story to the book covers. Whew had to get that out of my system.
My younger self would think I have done pretty good for myself. She might say you should have taken a few more risks and live a little, but life has been good to me. I’m very fortunate.
My younger self (high school age) would be happy I moved from a northern state to a warm state. In high school I mentioned to a teacher that I wanted to move out of state and he said it was normally the ones who say they do that don’t end up doing so. I told him right there that I had already lived out of state before, so I’m capable of doing so! Well I moved a handful of years ago after I sold a business.
My Younger self would be slightly disappointed that I don’t have a “stable career” now that I know longer have the business. My younger and current self aren’t the best with transitions. lol
My younger self would be appalled at how little I socialize now. I used to be a social butterfly, now my time is focused on my fully grown kids and my granddaughter.
I think my younger self would burst into tears and be shocked that I’m so safe and happy. That I married my dream, have my amazing kids, and that I did turn out to be a GOOD mom. I always dreamed about that when I was younger, and I NEVER thought I’d ever, ever experience this.
Ok so I lied about my age & worked constantly from 14 years old. Trying to be a better person was a good goal. But I was too proud to realize I could have done it better if I would have listened to people much smarter than me. What I could have done in 10 steps took me 30 steps & a lot of unnecessary hard times. Met goals but I wasn’t as smart as I thought I was!!! When you’re young you should probably at least consider the wisdom offered to you!!
My younger self would be extremely proud of me , I was a Widow at age 52 .i knew I had to keep on going , I had my life that I needed to live . I became a very strong woman and independent
My younger self would think I’m boring and help my older self live out out my fantasies and dreams and desires
I think my younger self would be proud of current me. I have come so far from the sad little pudgy girl I was.
My younger self would be stunned with her mouth wide open. The me now have done things my younger self would not even think about since she was a sheltered mess. All new experiences that would have never done when younger, reading the things i have read now, would never have been a thought for that younger me’s mind. Let alone have a husband who treats me like a queen and treats me better than any boy i dated in the past.
My younger self would be like who the hell is that and then say but you’re totally awesome
Well…. I was a preacher’s daughter that was the oldest. I wasn’t allowed to do anything and I mean anything. When I met my husband he was a little wild. So I’ve got to do everything I wanted. Even read any book I wanted. Maybe my younger self might be a little disappointed but I like to think my younger self would be so proud of me. I became ME!
My younger self would think it was soooo cool how much I travel and how I’ve finally become comfortable enough in my skin to participate in things like cosplay.
My younger self would probably be a bit disappointed that I’m so boring, lol.
My younger self would be to much in shock that I am divorced with 2 grown up kids and did not become an Archeologist as planned. I work in a school and have good friends., love going to gigs and enjoy having my fur babies too.
She would say keep your head up. I am proud that you will raised 2 beautiful girls without financial support from their father or his family. You will escape the 23 yrs of abuse. But it will last forever in your memory, You’re going to get stronger, but it will take time. You will learn to do it on your own. It’s won’t be easy. You will find the meaning of love and lose it after yrs. He will love your children and be beside you till the end but as only friends. You will lose your whole bloodline by 55. But you’re going to get through it. Your family will watch from above and silently by your side. You will raise 2 beautiful girls and have three beautiful grandchildren.
You will finally find peace ! You will escape homelessness, health issues, and being disabled. You 23 yr relationship gave you your girls. And they will give grandchildren. But you will have to learn to love yourself first to fine peace. And be being on your own living alone will teach you that you are enough without being in relationships. Live & Love yourself because Jan you are a blessing even if you don’t see or feel like it. Because you are one of God’s children on earth. 16 yr old Jan doesn’t know that 56 yr old Jan will find peace. But she has. I Love Myself Today and that’s enough on its own.
She would be so happy to see that we’ve overcame all the obstacles that life had thrown our way. And how well we raised our son.
My younger self wouldn’t be surprised with all the autoimmune and health issues I have due to trauma.
My younger self would be mad that I’m already so frail at only age 60. But, I did retire on my own prerogative (win), and I did publish my first book (win) and I have been happily married for 30 years with lots of happy and healthy kids and grandkids, so… win!
My younger self would think she should’ve did more and got healthier before her illness set in at 30. But she would be so happy with the love she found, the family that supports her and the kids she has that love her unconditionally.
I think my younger self would be happy with me and with what I’ve done. It hasn’t been easy but with determination and the help of my husband and son, I’ve done quite a bit.
Mine would be proud that we are doing exactly what I wanted to be a kid.
Younger me would be a little disappointed I haven’t traveled more
She would be proud and happy.
I think my younger self would also be both impressed and disappointed. Impressed because I did fingers a great man to marry who has loved me for almost 25 yrs and have 3 great kids that I thought i could never have and disappointed because my health took a toll on me but I’m trying to live it the best I can.
I think my younger self would be surprised where we have ended up, but not upset. I definitely did not become a veterinarian which was the original life goal, and joining the Army was definitely not on the radar despite being an Army Brat growing up!
The nice hubby and cute kids were in the general plan so I nailed that one lol.
I feel like she would be proud because I have an amazing family,good husband and a good job!
Not what we thought we would be doing but not unhappy about it either.
My younger self would probably be super proud of me. Back in the day I was just a wild child.
She would not believe we ended up here.
I’ve made mistakes and learned from most. I got married too young , had three children I love dearly, got divorced and am happy where my life is now. I think my younger life would say you should of enjoyed your singled life and waited to get married but would be happy how I’ve grown and where I’m at now.
I younger self would be proud of what I have done. Although she would have probably wanted me to be married by now. Lol
First, probably surprised I’m still around. Sad at who isn’t woth us anymore. Unsurprised that I am still unmarried and right now, unencumbered by any relationship. Oh and shocked as hell by where I’m living and what I have done and currently are doing for work. I didn’t do amy of the things Younger Anna imagined for her furtuee.
My younger self would be disappointed in what I have accomplished but proud of my taking care of family.
I think my younger self would be disappointed by the way things turned out and sad for things I endured but happy that I am in a better place now surrounded by positivity.
My younger self would be so disappointed.
I think the me under 13 would be confused at my boring life in an apartment😆, but the me between 13-20 would be impressed that A) I’m even still alive 😂 and B) I am raising an amazing teenager and we have a place of our own. 🥰
I think the me under 13 would be confused at my boring life in an apartment😆, but the me between 13-20 would be impressed that A) I’m even still alive 😂 and B) I am raising an amazing teenager and we have a place of our own. 🥰
My younger self would be proud mostly with a sprinkle of disappointment mixed in. Naturally, not everything is exactly as I would like it to be, but I have hope and someday (fingers crossed- in the not too distant future) things will pan out. I’m nothing if not patient and optimistic.
My younger self would be very disappointed at how my life has turned out. I have had a lot of bad luck but, I do ave 3 wonderful children and 2 beautiful granddaughters.
You have raised awesome kids! And you need to wear more color!
I used to tell my mom I would live in the grandest house in New Orleans (a girl who had never left the PNW and was enamored of the architecture she saw in books and movies) and she would scoff and tell me “they have snakes, you know” (I have a severe, SEVERE phobia), and I would reply, “I’ll be so rich I’ll have 24/7 security to walk around me and get any snakes out of my sight like they never exist. As well as a personal chef and maid!” so……. that younger me would be very, VERY disappointed LOL
I don’t know, she wanted to be married with kids.
Pretty happy with it!! ❤️
My younger self would be extremely impressed. I am a mom of six kids, I have a full time job, and I’m a full time college student going for my second degree and still have time to read!
My younger self would be proud of all we have overcome in this life and for having made it so to speak!
My younger self would be very happy that I actually made it out of my home state and proud that I’ve even lived in Guam for short time.
She would be super proud but still wonder if she could’ve went any further career wise
Definitely things to proud about, and things to be disappointed in.
My younger self would not only be blown away that we are still here , but absolutely astounded by the fact we married our dream man and have the most wonderful son , and are starting our own bakery against all odds. Little me would absolutely love our life now .
My younger self would be amazed at how far I’ve come since I was younger and had to endure all the trauma I faced through out life and have worked on overcoming all that!
I think she would be someone disappointed, a lot sad but empathetic
My younger self certainly would have thought my life would have turned out differently, but I think she would have still been happy with where I am now because my older self is.
My younger self would be somewhat impressed with my career and probably not happy with my child free status. But I am old enough now that I don’t care!!
probably surprised I did not follow through with my original plans…
That I’m a “Bad Ass” and have accomplished a lot. Give No Fucks and take no Shit.
From afar she would think I was cool and awesome!! I have kids and married. But if she got to know me, she would probably be annoyed that I’m not doing what I wanted to do.
Write the story! Probably that everything turned out OK and I finally picked the right guy!!!! She would love my grand babies 🙃
That requires some deep thinking! I know my younger self would be pleased that I am more self confident and delighted that not only did I have children of my own, but that I have 2 of the most wonderful grandchildren on the face of the earth!!
I hope she would think it was a fine life. My self, young or old, never really had dreams.
Happy holidays! 🎄❤️🎄
Younger me would never believe that I’d grow into a roll that would involve such leadership and confidence to manage a team. And wonder why is there so much math!? Art degrees aren’t supposed to math.
I think my younger self would be impressed with how far my confidence has come. I am a mum, I own my own house and I work full time. Not only that but when my father passed away it was a huge learning curve for me, dealing with coroners and solicitors and arranging the funeral, not nice but still
Life experience that will shape me going forwards. I now know that come what may I will be alright and I can cope with a lot more then I thought I could.
My younger self would be happy to know that everything is falling into place and going good
Younger me would be sad the burden continues but proud of how it’s carried.
I think my younger self would be proud of me, for overcoming all the struggles and breaking generational curses daily.
My younger self would be surprised and proud of what I’ve achieved! But he biggest surprise will be that I’ve learned to be a better cook and that we have our own garden where we are growing vegetables, herbs and fruits. It is definitely not something I did until 2020.
She’s be equal measures surprised / impressed / disappointed I think 😂 impressed with how much I’ve travelled and lived in different places, countries, the amount of different experiences and jobs I’ve done. She’d be pleased that I’m still a huge reader, I used to read ALL the time as a kid. But, in some aspects…. she’d probably be like, girl what happened…?! Still so many ducks to get in a line…
Surprised I made it to adulthood and came out strong and somewhat normal.
I think my younger self would be a little disappointed with me not becoming a famous singer and songwriter, but maybe also a little bit impressed because I am a licensed professional, respected in my field. Not rich and famout, but still
Think my younger self would be in a state of shock, went completely of piste, coped with some major changes and I’m still standing
I think I would be a little shocked at where my life is right now.
My younger self would probably ask my today self WTF happened to all your plans
I think my younger self would not be surprised, although never did i think I would be doing what I do for a living. I have always wanted to have kids and to be helping people and I am doing that. So although it didn’t happen the way I dreamed it would, it has turned out how I figured it would.
My younger self would probably ask my today self WTF happened to all your plans. Where did you go wrong
My younger self would be disappointed in the person I am today, disappointed in not fulfilling my dreams
I’d be proud of myself for taking charge of my life again.
My younger self would probably be a little disappointed that I didnt marry Johnny Depp lol but also proud that we over came everything we went thru when we thought is was better to just die at one point.
We turned out pretty good!!! Now get up and get in shape!!
Shocked. I’ve done nothing with my life that my younger self set out to do. First I was supposed to be a flight attendant. Then I was supposed to join the military. Instead… I had a child out of Woodlock before the age of 18 which just qualified me from joining the military or being a flight attendant. Lol and then at age 27 I began to go blind and at age 50 had to retire from accounting on Social Security due to my blindness. Now I get by with listening to your audiobooks and helping raise my grandchildren.
Both in awe and disappointed. Some amazing things happened but also some very bad decisions.
My younger self would be impressed I think and happy that I went from a nervous, quiet person to someone who has a very satisfying life. I have written and published my own books, have a job that I never thought I would be able to do. I worked in factories and shops and now I am in an office with good pay. I am a much more confident person and don’t waste my time worrying what other people think like I used to. I am much tougher now. I always hoped to have a house, family etc. Now I own a house, have a great partner and a talented son who has been to Uni and is making his way in a music career. I think my Younger Self would say Good on You.
My younger self would probably be upset with me, because my life has not turned out the way I planned for it too.
My younger self would be proud of what I have accomplished
She would be horrified.
I would tell my older self to take it easy on myself, not judge myself so much and give myself some grace
Oh I’d think about what I should have done differently but I’d be proud of many of my accomplishments especially what a good mother and grandmother I am as well as how much love I offered to friends and family.
Firstly -YES to bad boy Kevin Kelly book 💖 I think my younger self would be shocked that the life full of heartbreaks and left turns turned into something full of love, kids, grandkids, laughter, road trips, magic, and more plot twists than a JA Huss series. She’d be proud that I became softer in some places, stronger in others – and absolutely delighted that I still read spicy books and cause chaos on purpose. And I finally became the woman who chooses joy on purpose.
I think my younger self would be like I made it, I survived, and lived. It may have been a tough road but I came out stronger than ever.
My old self would be impressed! I’ve accomplished a lot of what I dreamed of. I wanted more kids but that was out of my hands. I’m very happy with my life!
She would think I don’t have enough fun anymore. Note to current self let loose a little more in 2026!
My younger self would be so disappointed in me. I have messed up so many good things in my life and been taken advantage of by so many different people. I think my younger self would be disgusted with the person I have become. I also think she would be proud of the things I have overcome. I am striving to be someone my younger self would be more proud of instead of disappointed in.
My younger self would be calling me a dummy for not taking better care of my health, somewhat disappointed that I drifted away from some of my friends, and wondering how I landed such a perfect man for me,
My younger self was kind of a reckless party girl with no goals..lol I think she would be happy that we got it together and created a pretty good life, with kids (that she didn’t want) and grandkids.
My younger self would be shocked that I married…. And divorced. My younger self would be disappointed that I didn’t pursue my career goal of being a cultural anthropologist, I unfortunately listened to the naysayers. I’d be surprised by the tough things I’ve been through and survived.
I don’t know that my younger self would be impressed with me this year. But on the whole I survived. And my younger self knows that better than anything. Also Fuck Kevin!
I think my younger self would have mixed feelings about how my life has turned out I never would I guess I would have lost my mom to breast cancer when I was just 20 and being impressed with how my life is turned out
My younger self would be extremely disappointed in my life right now. Hell, I’m disappointed in my life right now.
I think my younger self would think “Hey, let’s try that again!”
My younger self would be happy and surprised.
My younger self would be disappointed❤️🎄Thank you for the chance🎁🎅 Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas too you🎅🎄🤶
My younger self would say to me, “WTF?? What happened?? This isn’t what you set out to do in your life!!!”
She would be surprised and very proud that I’ve been married 41 years, one child, 2 granddaughters. I always said I wasn’t going to marry due to childhood wasn’t the best and my sister was murdered by her husband. I stayed in one job for 41 years but didn’t but disappointed that I didn’t make the best financial decisions. All in all, I’m happy and proud of me and I did the best I could do.
I think my younger self would be surprised and say what happened? Why are you doing this and not that? They call them curveballs for a reason lol
My younger self would think “well at least you got part of it right” lol I always wanted to have kids and be there for them but I also thought I would have traveled more.
I think my younger self would be surprised and proud. My life is definitely different than I expected, but I’m very happy.
I think my younger self would be very proud of me. I have set out to do many things and have either accomplished them or made significant progress. I have done very well for myself and didn’t hurt anyone to get to where I am. Not only would my younger self feel pride, I think my younger self would feel empowered.
My younger self would be shaking her head . She wanted to be a Photographer or a Writer . She had huge imaginations she was athletic and loved sport .
Now I have 7 kids no career , health issues and had severe depression when my dad passed away .
But I’m still here beat my depression and my health os slowly getting better . I may not have my dreams of that book I wanted to write but I’m still kinda proud that I’m here and survived.
My younger self would be very happy with me. Had my mega party days, settled down with kids. Retired at 56 with full pension bought an RV and travel.
My younger self would think ~ Wow I will be AMAZING!!
My younger self would be surprised that I got this old.
Hmm I think my younger self would be pretty happy with my life now. I have a home, a job I enjoy and people that I love – what more can you ask for?
Younger self to old fossil – you were slow to learn, repeated mistakes, made poor choices with good intentions but sometimes long reaching effects. But you lived in the moment and made many memories that you constantly re-visit to this day. Paying the piper these days and it’s not easy but you have heart and will make it.
She would be proud of me, but wamt me to try harder 🖤✨️🥀🎄
My younger self would probably smack me
In some ways, she’d be pretty impressed. As an only child, when I got to college, sharing a dorm room with another person was challenging. Each year, it got shorter and shorter before someone moved out, luckily. Senior year I had my own room from the get-go. Considering I didn’t make it eighteen weeks freshman year, I’ve lived for 30 years with my husband and haven’t wanted to ask him to go away once. LOL I’ve also stayed 25 years at the same job before retiring at 55. However, I’m not very fiscally responsible, so I think my younger self would be disappointed by that.
Would probably be very surprised of where Iam. Have a son and a So, I always thought id be single and childless my whole life.
I think she would be shocked but impressed with my perseverance
My younger self would be proud of what I have achieved professionally and where all I have been to, but at the same time she would be disappointed that at the age of 52 I am single and childless and reading more about love and romance than what I have ever experienced by myself.
I think my younger self would be proud of where I am now. My husband and I will be married for 30 years this December. We have had a good life, 2 great kids and a very special dog and grand dog. We have our ups and down but that is life and the struggles just make us stronger.
I think my younger self would be laughing me now. I always said growing up that I would never get married and I would never have kids. I’ll be married 16 years in June and I have great kids now.
I’m currently 49yrs old and if I went back to age 17, I wouldn’t believe that I was finally free of my Step- mom and her side of the family, and yes, that includes my dad. I would take that time to tell myself to keep my mouth shut for just a few more years, get a good education WITH work experience, and move far,far, far away from all of them. Then cut all contact with them. Take the time to look up the man that I’m married to, and ask him in a date. I know I’m my heart that no matter what life handed me, I was always supposed to meet and marry this man.
Anyway, I think my younger self would be surprised, but yet proud of me.
I think my younger self would be proud. I’ve been married for 30 years, have two amazing children. We have a German Shepherd who is our third child :-). We’ve always rescued our animals and I’m proud of that.
My younger self would be proud of some things, disappointed in others. She would be proud of how I kicked cancer’s arse, and not letting my depression consume me during that time. She’d be disappointed at some of the things I haven’t done. I too, was consumed by horses, in particular, The Black Stallion. I knew I was too tall to be a jockey, but I was consumed by the Arabian horse. I still don’t have much riding skills, but I came close. I married into a family that has a horse farm, with Arabians. My mother in law raised Crabbet Arabians. They are smaller, a bit stockier than the more standard Egyptian Arabian like Cass ‘Ole, the horse that played The Black. But it’s still horses!
My younger self would be happy that I got most of what I wanted out of life 🙂
Slightly disappointed that I didn’t go to law school and become a big bad corporate lawyer, but probably impressed that I’ve been married for 28 years and have 2 great kids!
my younger self would think i landed could after all and would be proud of me
She’d probably think I’m a bit of a loser. lol But at least I’m working in a job that I’ve wanted to since I was young, so I got at least one thing right.
My younger self would be amazed at how much my life has changed, and how many incredible adventures I’ve had.
Mixed bag, I’m sure. Turns out, I became the ONE thing I had always said I’d never be–a teacher! Not that I despised the profession, but I saw all the downsides: the overwork, the relentless hours, the disrespect (from students, from parents, from society), the low pay, and I said “yeah, that’ll never be me.” Ha. Also turns out, I love the profession despite those very real, very negative downsides, because sometimes–just sometimes–the upsides compensate. <3
My younger self would say wtf? And, well, you did you! As well as, get yourself together, girl!
I think, disappointed but also happy.
Disappointed that I’m a single mom who doesn’t really go out and do anything with friends or even much out of the house at all.
But happy that I have 3 great kids.
Although, she’d probably also be annoyed at me for making mt daughter really mad at me today.
Impressed and a little sad. Impressed with who I am now and the spine we have grown into. Sad being a mom wasn’t in the cards but happy being an aunt was.
Probably disappointed that I have not tried harder to accomplish different things.
I think my younger self, depending on the age, would be as shocked as I could. I used to work myself too much, I couldn’t get school to give me a break, I was busy with hospital appointments with my dad.. I don’t think I could have ever guessed that I’d be where I am. I don’t think I’d be angry or disappointed, I think I’d be so worried about what happened to me to cause it. 🫂🫂
Younger self would be happy that I became more outgoing, but unhappy that I didn’t make more goals for myself.
I think they would be proud at where I am at in life.
I have to agree with your answer. Half impressed, I did pretty well with work. I worked my way up the ladder well. But it was not as high as I would have liked to go. So young me would have been disappointed in that for sure. She would have been proud of me for finding my husband. I miss him everyday, he was a wonderful kind and loving man.
Honestly, I’m not where I dreamed I would be. When I was younger, I wanted to be a school teacher. Unfortunately, life got in the way, so I never finished my degree. I’m still happy right now, though, so that’s what counts.
I’d like to think I’m finally in a good place, so my younger self would be ok with where i am
I would hope my younger self would see how strong I really am and be proud of the mother I am to my boys and daughter.
That’s a rough question for sure. Think they would see me as boring, not enjoying things as much as they do or hoped I would.
I think my younger self would be proud of me, taking challenges head on, hitting my goals and ticking things off my bucket list. Life is good.
I don’t think she would ever believe she would be where she has gone with life.
Younger me would not believe me if I told her what the future held. I wanted a career and my own house and to be single. Well, I got the career, got married and got the house with a child. So happy.
I think my younger self would be very proud of what I have accomplished in my life. Also proud of my 40 year marriage with two hard working independent children. Disappointment would be noted for my inability in the past to slow down to enjoy all the small moments in life.
I think my 6th grade self would be proud of all I’ve accomplished so far
Nice home, great family, 3 boys and 13 grandkids. Good job and bills all paid off. I help others when i can and am a genuinly good person. Im satisfied for now
Surprised I am still alive. Honestly, when I was a teen, I didn’t think I would even make it to 30 years. Here I am…. a couple decades past that point in my life. Oh, yeah, shocked at the choices I have had to make as well 😂🤣
She would be disappointed
I think my younger self would be a bit disappointed with some parts of my life and ok with others.
I think my younger self would be very surprised at where life has taken me, this isn’t where we planned to end up. But I think there would also be some things she’d be happy about.
I think my younger self would have mixed feelings but also be surprised by how my life has turned out.
My younger self would think I was an idiot for part of my life.
So, just for fun, I asked my husband this question first and his response was, “I feel like I finally figured it out, sexually”.
Now that we have that out of the way, i’m certain my younger self, who did not have the life experience I have now, would have been very disappointed in my level of accomplishment. Having said that, they would have been surprised and perhaps impressed with the direction I took in my dedication to healing animals. I dare to think they may have been a little jealous but after looking at the level of income provided, perhaps not so much.
I think my younger self would be ok with where we ended up. Always wanted to be a wife and mom and I got that. Disappointed in that I didn’t become a veterinarian which is what I wanted to be but happy that I found something else.
I think my younger self would be disappointed and proud. Mainly because grown me is both disappointed and proud of my life. As a kid, I thought I would have a career, get married and have babies. Well, I got married at 23 and by 26 or 27 was told my husband was infertile. I decided to stay with him (young love and all) and we spent thousands on fertility treatments, but never had any babies. After I turned 41, he decided he wanted someone else so we divorced. I feel like I wasted my childbearing years on someone who didn’t deserve it. That’s the disappointment. I think my younger self would be proud of my career, the fact that I own my home and I don’t need anyone else to take care of me because I can take care of myself.
I ended up doing the job I wanted.even tho years later than normal.. but I didn’t get to be a mom. Life took me ina different direction and it’s ok
Boring….mom….,but mostly happy and loved. At peace because that’s not how I was as a kid.
Having grown up with two sisters, my younger self would be surprised but happy that I have three sons! She also wouldn’t be surprised I accidentally became an advocate for public schools since my parents were so involved with our community in Chicago. She also would be surprised, and not surprised that I’m still in active contact with our friends from elementary school because we cultivated and valued precious friendships!
My younger self would be glad.
Ha! My younger self would be laughing and shaking her head at the shit show between ages 19 and 35. I would hope she’s rather content with me from 35 to 49.
I think my younger self would be happy and slightly disappointed at the same time; happy to see that I am truly happy and content at this point in my life, slightly disappointed that I have let my athletic former self has not maintained an exercise routine. I would add that my older self now, would be slightly disappointed with some of the choices my younger self made, but ultimately happy that we both ended up healthy and happy now!
I’m not quite sure what my younger self would think. I would hope that she would be proud but at the same time I wonder if she would be disappointed in how life ended up.
She’d probably be mostly happy. She’d probably tell me to have a little more patience. But overall I think I would be happy with where I am right now in life.
I think I would be proud of how much I matured but also disappointed that I haven’t traveled as much as I always said I would.
My younger self would be so impressed and happy with how my older self is doing. She’s gleaming that we have an amazing husband, has a wonderful career and that all her bills are paid for lol
My younger self would definitely be disappointed. Not just about my life but also about the state of the world
I think my younger self would be very happy we were able to be a SAHM for so long, have beautiful babies who are smart and kind, a safe home, and that I found a part time job I love with great people!
I think my younger self would be devestated and disappointed about the way my life has turned out.
I am not Happy with my life or Happy about myself.
My younger self would say stop procrastinating and start living your life!
My younger self would be surprised that we are in our late 40s, single, and with no kids.
My younger self would be very impressed with the person I’ve become. I’ve overcome a lot of negative stuff and I’m still standing!
Would think things are going pretty well
My younger self would probably think I’m just average and boring. 🤪
My younger self might say you are doing your best and that’s okay <3 I’m a chronic illness warrior so my life as I imagined is nothing like the life i live and that’s okay!
My younger self would be proud in what I accomplished but would judge me for losing some of my sparkle.
I think she would say that I needed to take better care of my health.
My younger self would be happy with me but knows there is always room for working on myself. I have goals I’d like to reach and I don’t feel like an adult yet, even though I am married with a kid, with a house and career.
My younger self would be proud of my life today. Years before not so much.
I would think that my younger self would be quite surprised at what my life is now and would approve. No children of my own. Two beautiful step sons that are very special. Two grandchildren that mean the world to me. I love them with all my heart. Living on an Island in Canada with dual citizenship. I was born and raised in the Midwest and raised on the east coast in the US. Such a great husband and so much fun being retired and living my life to my fullest. I’m here to stay. Wouldn’t change a thing.
You’ve done good, girl!
I think she would be fine. I have a decent job that for the most part I like and I’m able to live fairly comfortably which is nice.
Very disappointed
At this point in my life my younger self would be proud, but would definitely change some things
I think my younger self would be proud. I have a hubby of 30 yrs and 2 beautiful kids and my 1st grandbaby (a boy) on the way. I have been very blessed that I have not had to go through any legal or drug or drama issues within my household.
My younger self would be proud of the person I am as a mother, wife, and friend. However, I wish I had a better career and followed my dreams from the beginning.
I bet my younger self would be thinking that I’m crazy for having 3 kids and a husband that looks nothing like what I used to date and go for.
Younger me would be very impressed by the healthy relationship I’m in. And would be quite pleased with the dog, lol
Honest answer would be why did our plans change and excited for where we are headed in a direction never even thought f from starting my own company to in the process of writing my first book along side writing book two
I guess it would depend on how much younger. If young enough she would tell me thank you for the warning to run. If older younger then she’d probably curse me for giving her hope that there is an ending to her misery in the future.
not bad
Took me all day to think about this one. My high school algebra teacher once told me I should find a career that didn’t involve ANY math. I took that to heart I suck at math! I think my younger self would never have thought I would be a realtor! Makes me laugh because the only math I need to is figuring out what 3% of a sells price! I think about him telling me that all the time and think maybe subconsciously I chose a career I didn’t need math for.
For sure my personal relationships are a disappointment. What ya gonna do!
My younger self would be impressed that I am the mom to 17-year old twins because I always thought twins were cool. However, younger me would be horrified with how I leave the house with little or no makeup and my hair not perfectly styled and hair sprayed in place 😀
I think she would be proud at how far I’ve come given how her life started. Maybe a little disappointed that I didn’t become a teacher.
Younger me would be proud of how hard I worked to get where we are but also disappointed. Disappointed that we didn’t go to college like we planned, that we had to work so hard to get where we are and lastly that we have to deal with multiple health struggles.
I would have never expected to be a widow at 63 or retired at 63 living in Texas. I knew I would travel, but never would I have thought that I would live overseas or on an island.
She’d think “well, should’ve laid off the oreos years ago”
She would probably tell me to love myself more and know my worth.
My younger self would be proud of how I dealt with things in life. She would be proud of the fact that I left my ex years ago and raised my daughter on my own.
Well, I don’t think my younger self would be too surprised. I always wanted to be a teacher and, although it took me until I was 40, I became one and even got my master’s degree. I wanted to marry my HS sweetheart and I did. I wanted to have two daughters and that’s what I have. Lastly, I wanted to travel and I have and I’m still planning trips. I’m proud of the person that I am. I’m blessed with 5 grandchildren and I maintain a very close relationship with my daughters and my grandchildren. We all live within 5 miles of each other. I’m so proud of all of them. My husband and I have been married for 55 years and, although we’ve had some health scares, we are healthy and active. I’ve always been a reader but now my books a bit spicer and not just typical romance stories. However, Gone With the Wind has been my favorite book since I was 11 years old.
I laughed about your friend Kevin Kelly being the bad boy. What a great story that could be!
My younger self would probably be very proud of where I am today. I was pretty messed up as a teenager so I would hope that I would be happy with where I am now.
I think my younger self wouldn’t be impressed with me or what I’ve done with my life, but i would be pretty judgy about my younger self as well!
My 35 year younger self wouldn’t believe the fact that I’m happily married with 2 awesome daughters 600 miles away from my mother’s control. The things that were so important to tong me have no relevance today.
She would be questioning me left and right
She’d be disappointed I never had any kids, but she wasn’t very active in achieving what she wanted either.
My younger self would ask me WTF??!!??!!
lol, but then again, she would be pretty proud of how I have turned out. Maybe.
Younger self would think missed opportunities on the career choice but amazing family life and more than I ever could have hoped for.
She would be sad, disappointed and angry.
She would be surprised but happy that I’m happy & proud of myself right now!
Thanks for the chance!
Kevin Kelly deserves a book for being so cynical in 6th grade… and I think my younger me would be shocked, not necessarily disappointed with me. Younger me said I was never going to get married or have kids…I was going to be a doctor. But I think if younger me knew the love and purpose that comes with having children, she would be just as happy as I am now
Wouldn’t have thought this is where I’d be.
My younger self wouldnt be shocked of being married and having kids but would be sad of not having the artistic dream we had always wanted
Not what I was expecting or wanted.
Thanks for the chance!
My younger self would the think how proud she is about everything I have accomplished working my way of the job latter in 10 yrs. Going from an Office Support to an Assistant VP of Procurement. Also the loving man I married who has seen my highs and lows and still loves m for me.
My younger self would sigh about not becoming the high-end chef I once imagined, but would secretly smile knowing my food still brings real joy to the people who matter most – my family and friends 💖