Hey there, you 24-year-old! This is your 19-year-old self writing to you! I have so many questions for you, now that you've graduated college and are a year into your career. You are working, aren't you? You better be! The time to be networking and building your resume was six years ago and on. If you're not doing something productive by now, well, what are you doing kid? Get it together!
Where are you living? Are you still in Florida or did you run away yet? I hope you're renting. It's always good to be mobile at your age and not be tied down with owning a home.
How's Goofie the cat? I know you have her with you. It must be weird, just the two of you. I bet you miss home. I bet you miss that town you couldn't wait to leave. I hope you call home often, and not just when you need something. I know you are super, super busy as a young reporter just getting her feet wet, but call home and visit whenever you can.
Are you still driving Chitty or did he finally quit on you? Or, maybe he's still kickin', but barely. I bet you still call Dad first every time you break down on the side of the road.
Are you staying in shape and are you eating healthy meals? Hannah, you can't live on ramen noodles and Taco-Bell.
Are you in a serious relationship? I wonder if you've found someone crazy enough to put up with you. Lord, please help him.
Are you staying in touch with friends? "I have to work" is a lame excuse. Your friends work too, and they are reaching out. I know you're busy, and I know you may be tired but, make the time for the things that are truly important in life.
Do you still sing along with the radio as your driving through town? I hope you do. Have you learned to cook yet? If not, Dominoes delivers pretty late, usually.
I wonder if you are continuing to add to your shoe collection. A girl can never have too many shoes! You must be annoyed with your wardrobe now. Reporters can't wear a t-shirt and shorts everywhere, you know. How's the make-up coming along? Have you figured out what "contouring" is and how to do it yet?
OK, enough of the nagging and the questions. I hope you are enjoying your job. I hope you are confident in that this is the path God wants for you. I hope you come home feeling tired, but with a full heart. I hope you remember where you come from. I hope you remember that you are a precious child of The One True King, and you hold your head up high. I really hope your loving life. I hope you're happy. I hope your all that I imagine you will be.
Love,
Yourself, at 19
