Dear Future Me,

Hey there. You don't quite no me yet, but in time you will. I am your past, which is what made you who and what you are today. I know you are busy with your career, family and such, so I hope this letter does not consume too much of your precious time. I want you to remember me, who you were and who you still are inside.

Remember when you lived in Greenwood and how you hid your burger in the bottom of the trash because you were mad you had to use loaf bread instead of a bun. You remember the whooping your mother gave you and the speech you received on how there were so many other people starving and how they would have been grateful for the food they had. I hope you are still grateful.

Remember when you were in junior high school and you told a lie to protect your friend? You remember how much trouble you got in? You remember the promise you made to yourself, how you would always remain true to yourself and others? I hope you are still doing that. I also hope you remember how bad of a liar you are.

Remember when you were in the 11th grade? How you sneaked out of the house while your mom was out of town because your friends wanted you to go to a party? You remember how your mom found out before you even made it to the party and how she ordered you to go home immediately? You were embarrassed, right? I hope you're continuing to make your own decisions and following your instincts.

Remember your sophomore year in college? Remember when you got in trouble? I know you know what I am talking about. I hope you learned from your mistakes. I hope you're staying out of trouble.

Remember the promises you made to yourself. How you would stay driven to achieve every dream you ever had. How you would let nothing and no one stop you from being great. How you would become successful and make a name for yourself. Remember how you said no matter what anyone said, you were Alysha Monee' Tabb and how God had a plan just for you. I hope you followed the right path and let God lead you in the right direction. I hope you didn't settle for good enough — I hope you received the best. I hope you are the best person that you can be.

Sincerely,

The Old You.