Welcome to the feature where every fortnight we will explore different topics that are listed in the book A List A Day by Paperchase. They range from food, music and travel to really random topics so I thought it wold be a fun one to talk about throughout the year!

Today’s List: Advice To Ten Year Old Self

It is always weird looking back when you are provided with a question like this as you are not sure what you would actually say – especially to a ten year old – can you imagine speaking to yourself that young it would be weird and also you would more then likely be freaked out. Imagine, would it do you any good, would it put too much pressure on you to become your future self or disappoint you. Anyway, let’s ignore all of that and think of somethings that may be good to tell your past self.

Have fun – Have fun in life and try and embrace as much good as you can! When you are enjoying something, try and enjoy it to the ultimate limit

Imagination – I had a strong imagination as a kid, so this is one that I do not really need to take on board as I know that is what I was doing anyway but imagination is such an important thing .

The bullies will not matter – Like most people, I got bullied in the earlier years of school, by the time of 14 I realised that I didn’t care what people thought of me and didn’t let the bullies get to me anymore, I would just like to reassure that life gets better.

Keep playing the violin – I gave up violin because I hated my tutor, if I had kept playing I would of been professional by now and it would of been nice to see where that would of led.