Hey, it's me again.

I know I haven't been keeping in touch with you for a while since I got my diploma at Folsom High then moved to Oregon a year later.

But I'm here now! I wanted to see how you were doing lately.

Do you still dream about singing in Korea? It must have been hard for you because I heard mom screamed once you're in Korea you are gone at you when you said your dreams of traveling and being the next BoA. It must have been hard for you to hear since you did all that research yet mom wouldn't let you go. I understand dreams. I'm sorry that happened. You're still young though. You got plenty of time to save enough money for that Korea trip. I haven't started it yet but we'll get there.

Plus, a Korea trip will be the last thing you need to worry about. When you go to college, the thought of traveling will sound like a distant dream calling out to you but you will be busy with projects and juggling a social life and grades you will forget about it.

Speaking of college, good luck trying to go to University of Washington. It won't be the place you'll go for a music major. In fact, you won't be studying music.

I know, I know. How could I? We chanted at the top of our lungs how you'll prove to everyone that you can sing like some Adele level or something. You thought about blueprints of going to audition after audition until a Simon Cowell-look alike will scout you as the next Grammy Award winning artist.

You won't do that. Trust me, you found something better. I'll tell you in the next letter on your Birthday.

Also I will tell you now that you won't be living in Seattle any time soon. Oregon is a fine place, especially Ashland. Ashland is like Seattle, but smaller and Shakespeare-heavy environment. People here in Ashland are wonderful and will welcome you with open arms.You won't feel left out. Except during your first year of college but it's fine. Let's pretend I didn't say that last part. Everything is fine. It may not be as extravagant as Seattle or enchanting as Korea, but Ashland is uniquely extravagant and enchanting. There are so many bookstores, bookstores. Remember you said going to Barnes & Noble is like going to Disneyland? This is like going Disneyland, Universal Studios, AND Lego Land in the same place. You'll be fine.

Look, I haven't been the best person to keep in touch with. If you wait a little longer until your Birthday, my next letter will be better, heartfelt, and so much feels.

I promise, like this letter, you won't regret it.