I am writing you this letter including all you must know for a perfect life, healthy and happy. I suppose I should let you know, I am 90 and the doc says I will be a goner soon. Just listen to what I have to say and seriously think about it, I am not asking much, I just want you to have all the opportunities possible. Thanks in advance for reading, and I hope you realize what I am about to tell you sooner than I did.

Well, let’s begin, I don’t have much time. Family; family is the most important thing you can have. Whether it’s now with parents or as an adult with children and grandchildren, it’s the most useful thing I can tell you. Please, for the love of God, have children and be nice and respect your parents, please. Next, eat what you want as a kid, we all have, it’s the only chance you get to experience new things. Now make it clear, this does not mean a tub of ice cream or an entire pizza, or even junk food. Just try new things and have some fun with it. However, note, a balanced diet is very important, that is if you want to live 90+ years old such as myself or die at age 30 from a heart condition or some disease. Remember your vegetables, fruits, grains, meat/poultry, dairy, and sweets, not to many, but enjoy yourself. Next, sports and activities are great ways to stay fit, meet lifelong friends, and stay active. Many say activity for an extended period of time gives you a natural high. I remember running in my day, the only high I ever felt was when I was done running. That brings up another point, stay in touch with your friends and family, a true friend will be there for you through good times and bad, just as I aspect you to be for others as well. Anyway, getting back to exercise, that and a balanced diet are the keys to living a healthy active life.  And remember, it’s never too late to start. That’s about it for what I thought you should really know, but I have a few other very important things if you continue on, if you choose not to, thanks again. I will make this quick, keep up good grades, B’s and above are ideal, seek help if you need it, you can always find love in life if you are open to it and are willing to accept it, give back to you family, friends, peers, and community as they have given so much for you, appreciate everything, you never know if it will be your last chance, enjoy every moment of life you can, don’t worry about making a difference, you are good enough being who you are and doing what makes others happy as well as yourself, don’t be anyone you’re not, love everyone even those who are not your family, and lastly, remember to love yourself. Thanks again, I hope you live a great life,