A letter to Sam

At the age of 13 you made one of the toughest choices you have made so far in your life. Going to Grammar was the right decision, in the 3 years you have been there you have formed a pathway for a bright future. All that stress and doubt you had do not worry about it, it will all pass as you grow and become wiser as a person. Do not worry about friendships, you will eventually find the right mates who are a bunch of good blokes. Continue to take every opportunity that falls at your feet. Carry on the trombone, something I regret not doing coming out of primary. Stand out, try your hardest to be the best you can be, make a positive name for yourself and you will have success.

 

Some pointers to work on. Do not sweat the small stuff. All that anxiety and stress just adds to unneeded pressure on your back. Be as positive as you can be, a half cup full kind of guy as people would say.  Exams, always a reflection topic, don't put so much emphasis and thought into the results and potential outcome. Failing an exam isn't the end of the world, it just makes you work harder for the next one. Remember that. At home, spend more time with your sister, she is going to be leaving for university soon and you don't see her that much, work harder on building the relationship rather than leaving it unspoken about.

 

Make more time for grandparents. Yours have sacrificed so much time and effort to care and surround you with love. For Nana and Pop to see you can make their day so treasure that. Give them big hugs to put smiles on their faces.

 

Good Luck, everything will turn out just the way you want it as long as you have the right attitude and keep on smiling with your new straight teeth when you get your braces off in November 2017. Sam