A Letter To My Future Self
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A Letter To My Future Self

A tribute to a person that I aspire to be or who I will be in the future

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A Letter To My Future Self
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Usually, I’m not one to harp on the future, but recently, I began to think about where and what kind of person I’ll be. As I’m making these small decisions now I can’t help but to think about how it will affect my future. Hopefully I can look back and read this and be able to say “I made it."

To my future-self:

I know right now as I’m writing this I’m experiencing a whirlwind of emotions and have absolutely no idea what I really want out of life, but I hope at this point as you’re reading this, we’ve at least figured it out. And I believe that whatever you’ve chosen to do makes you both successful and extremely happy. I understand the journey to success will be a long one, and as I’m stressing out about the impending future, I anticipate that you’re sitting reading this thinking about how in the end it was all worth it.

Did you move out after college? Chances are you’re probably still visiting dad because you never really stray far from home. I’m positively sure, that at this point in your life you’re okay with wearing dresses because I know how much of a hassle it is to look like a decent human being at times. Recently, I’ve been watching a lot of YouTube videos with the beauty gurus wearing the really bright lipsticks; I hope it’s not a trend that I later pick up on. Unless it actually is and you seem to pull it off then kudos to you.

I hope we’re able to get out more and travel and get to experience different cultures and see what the world has to offer. With the world changing so much we have to cherish the time we have with the ones we love.

Speaking of, do you still have the same group of friends? I know we’re all at different points in our lives right now but I hope we all tried to make it work and pushed through the adversities in life, even though I’m pretty confident that these are the groups of friends that push you to do better and inspire you. Unless, you’ve made new ones that better you as a person then that’s okay too. As long as you’re happy.

All in all, I hope that the future is what you make it. I hope you find happiness, love, and friendship. I hope you realize that family is forever and you treasure the moments you have with them. I hope you continue with writing, not just because you have to but because you really love to do it. Actually, whatever hobby you pick up on I pray it gives you joy and you’re doing it because it’s an obligation.

Lastly, I hope you stay true to yourself along with this journey, for it will be a long one and as I’m writing this I have my fingers crossed for what the future holds.

Wishing you the best,

Your present self.

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