Dear Ne-ne,

I want you to read this letter with an open mind. I know this may be a little strange, but I am you in the year 2008. Listen to me. There are several things you will need to know. First, the problems you are having right now in Nicholson Elementary School will be over soon. If you beat up Patricia and publically humiliate her, they will go away faster. Don't go home and think about all of the things you should have said or done. Just do them. Let those bullies think that you are crazy and take chances. Don't be afraid to step to the bullies that are bothering you and pick them off, one by one.
Second, Work your hardest in 6th grade. This is when you will receive your first "D" and it will stop you from getting into Beta club like Danielle.
Third, once you have gotten into 6th grade, talk with Ms. Champaign about joining Beta Club, so that she can help you do what you need to do to join. Joining Beta Club will open up many doors for you and help you choose the high school you want to go to.
Next, love your dad. I know he might get on your nerves sometimes, but take the time EVERY DAY to let him know that you love him because he won’t always be there. When you least expect it, you will lose him and you will regret not spending more time with him.
Lastly, when you go to live with Leta, don't get frustrated. It won’t last long. She might be a BITCH, I PROMISE, but she will get what’s coming to her. So don’t cry because you need to go through that experience to grow.

P.S. When in high school, NEVER go out with a guy named Steven Nichols. He is BAD news. Also, when your family moves to Indiana, take your rubbing pillow with you on the first trip because your dad is going to throw it away.

Take care Ne-Ne and be strong.