Dear Future Self,

How old are you now? 21? Maybe 40? I'm sure you are reflecting back on this every few years looking at where you are now.

How has life turned out for you? Have you achieved all you wanted to or are you still working towards your goals? It seems I already have a pretty good idea about where I want to be in the next 4 to 8 years, but things can change and you are and have adjusted to those changes. Did you finally get that dog you wanted?

I sure hope you did, I know how much you were looking forward to that cute german shepherd with its head tilted to the right as you say his name and he looks at you with that puzzling look. Where are you living now? Did you get that cute apartment over looking the water or are you still day dreaming about the house with the porch, with the porch swing, overlooking acres of land watching the horses in the back round. Are you happy?

When you were a little girl you had such big aspirations and were very independent. A kind-hearted little girl with a little spunk in her. Someone who was eager to please others and had the patience and compassion to listen to others. When you read this, remember those qualities.

Remember that times get tough and you have already overcome many obstacles on this road we call life. I can guarantee you have experienced even more now that you're reading this than when you were 18. You were so young.

When you look back at this, you may shed a tear or chuckle a laugh as I hope to remind you of all the memories you have made in these last 18 years. Times of enjoyment and times of growth. I have no doubt you are successful. You were always so determined to be something. What did you become? I know you had so many things in mind.

Where is your family? Did your brother reach his goals? Did your dad retire and move mom and him out to that dream house on the water like they had always hoped to do? I hope everything is how you dreamed it would be, and even if it isn't... I know you are making the most out of the situation.

Don't forget about me and come back in a few years. These are questions you can always look back on and relate where you are today. You will recall memories from your younger years and look back at what you thought life would be. I truly hope it is everything you have ever dreamed of.

Love,

18 year old you