I was seventeen two years ago, and I guess I would tell myself to not be afraid to ask for what I want.

I remember the uncertainty between whether or not I could afford to go to the school I wanted to go to, whether I should stay with my girlfriend at the time when we both moved away, whether I wanted to do Computer Science for the money, or pursue something I really loved and be a happy poor man...

If I would've just asked for what I wanted, I could be at a better school, but probably not. I might still be with my ex-girlfriend, but probably not (thank goodness). And I might be pursuing a pointless major because I liked learning about it, but probably not.

Things turned out the way they should've, and I'm happy now. Given the chance, I don't think that I would've done anything differently, but I spent so long feeling paralyzed with anxiety over those three decisions (and a plethora of smaller ones that feel utterly pointless nowadays), when I should've just felt comfortable doing what I wanted to do. The only difference in the two scenarios, I feel, is that I would've spent more time enjoying myself at that age, rather than freaking out over every little thing.

P.S. - Welcome back, swedishbadgergirl :)