Dear Mark,

I want to congratulate you on completing your first year in college. I hope the second semester was just as great as the first and you made even more friends than before. I hope you didn't let your grades dip, that GPA is gonna matter. As you gear up for summer truly enjoy the beach back home. It's not the warmest right now and I wish I'd never taken the heat for granted. I also hope your first college spring break was everything you were hoping.

Somethings I'd like for you to try this summer is surfing, reading, and I'd like for you to go sky diving. I know these ideas have lingered in your mind for a while now and I think this summer is the perfect opportunity to put those in fruition. Take a surfing class, read an inspirational book, and finally fly as you've always been wanting to. You won't regret it, trust me.

In addition to enjoying spring break, I hope there's been an array of new music and movies you've enjoyed. Has Childish Gambino finally dropped his album? Have you seen the new Avengers movie? How many times have you rewatched the office now? I'm hoping one of our favorites dropped an album by now. Or at least a feature. I hope you finally pulled the trigger on going to Hang Out, I'm sure it was a great experience.

Also, did the Saints win the Super Bowl? Did Drew Brees win MVP at least? I know if one of those two happened your semester has been pretty good. Has James Harden kept up his historic pace? He dropped 57 points last night, I'm hoping he topped that number. Who's looking like the favorite to win the championship? My money is on Golden State. I wonder who Antonio Brown got traded to. I bet it was the 49ers, just a guess.

Finally, Mark, I'd like to say, don't take anything for granted. The first semester blew by and I can only imagine how fast the second one went by. Your years in college are going to be a blast, but they're also going to fly by. Enjoy the parties, the hangouts, and even the classes. Football season is almost back so take every game for what it is. Geaux Tigers! Live by that next year, have some school spirit, and find the joy in everything.

I got big plans, and so do you, we got this.

Sincerely,

Past Mark