Dear Future Me,
I write this letter to you as a freshman, almost done with her first semester of college, just have to get through finals. As I sit and write this letter I can't help but wonder what I will be in five years or ten years down the road. I mean right now what matter is that I am happy with the way things are going, but I can't help but wonder what adventures I'll have in the future.
College is great, there are different influences from people and lessons everyday. Minds and opinions are constantly changing about different subject matters, including mine. For the longest time I thought all I would ever want to do is write for living, being the person who carries a laptop bag instead of a purse sounded like a great idea. But now I'm not sure if that is all I want to do. I want to help people in every way that I can. Now let's not joke around. I don't have the strength nor the brains to be a doctor, fire fighter, lawyer, or to join the army. My talent, is listening and writing stories. I've always loved stories from such a young age.
For the longest time I thought I would be a travel agent/critic right out of college; then move onto being a critic for movies, books, and restaurants. Afterwards I would try my hand at writing grants for the state and maybe some screenwriting with songwriting. Eventually I would become a published author. With that said, having a major in english with a concentration in creative writing and a Spanish minor seemed pretty important to me. Now I'm not so sure I would want to be all of that, instead something else. I will always want to be a published author, but instead of traveling and criticizing I would rather give advice.
I've always loved relationships, whether it's my own or someone else's doesn't matter. I also have always loved helping someone with their troubles, especially if it meant avoiding my own. From this moment right now, I can definitely see myself being couples counselor. I have no interest at all in prescribing medication, I'm much more interested in hearing what each person has to say and moving on from there. I have friends who come to me for advice all the time, and many people have told me I would make a great therapist.
Now I can make all the plans I want, but my education will always come first. I have no idea what career will be mine, I do know that it will be extremely fascinating to me though. I love to plan things; whether they are events, the future, or the schedule of events for the day. I would definitely say that I'm only organized when it comes to a schedule. My room may be a mess, but if I have a schedule for a week it'll be highlighted and stamped with very specific times.
I don't know who I'll be in the future; who will I marry, what will I do, and where will I go are constant questions in my mind. What I do know is that it is because of my parents that I have options, support, and love. It is because of my friends that I have sass, quirks, and stories. And it is because of my sisters that I have pride, wits, and laughter. Who I am in five years or 10 years will matter when it happens, either way I know that I'll still have my friends and family with their love and support, if they can still handle my quirks.
Just remember, it is your decision and your life.
Love,
Rae
