Dear future self,
First and foremost, I hope you’re doing well. My one wish to you is that you’re healthy and living life fully. You have just graduated college recently, and I’m incredibly proud of you. I know this is a happy and saddening time for you, as you are leaving behind the life you’ve loved for four years. But keep in mind, this is just another wonderful chapter closing in your life. I do however, have some expectations and hopes for you in the future.
I hope you have thoroughly enjoyed your past four years at college. Looking ahead from this moment on, I can tell you will be happy here— at UNH. It’s been an incredible first and second semester at college, so I can only imagine what the next three years will bring. You’ve been blessed to meet some amazing people that will be forever friends, I hope you keep these people in your life for a long time.
Academically, I hope you tried your absolute best. In fact, I know you did. You’re the type of person who is driven to get what they want. Don’t lose that spark. Please don’t conform to society, because that would be a sad sight. I’m proud of who you have become these past 8 months here at UNH. You’ve branched out, and are happier than ever. I hope you continue this path. I hope you take your academia life seriously, because this will bring you far in life.
I hope you follow your dreams. This is so vital in life. Sometimes people lose sight of what’s important in their lives. They get wrapped up doing day to day things. and before you know it, life is almost over. I’ve heard this story too many times before, and please do not become of this. Sure, have a family, get a steady job, but first please live. Follow the dreams you have now because those are just as important. Save up money and go on the adventures you’ve always dreamt about. Again, don’t lose your drive and spark, embrace it.
Finally, do not be afraid. I know you put on a brave face for your friends and family, I know you get scared. And that’s okay. Remember that you have so many people on your side, who love and support you. They want the best for you. So, when you think your life is going in a direction of the unknown, confide in these people. They will help you concur your biggest fears, and will stand by you for your greatest accomplishments. Don’t be afraid that you’ll ever be alone or that things won’t go your way, just know that everything happens for a reason. You’ve always believed this, so don’t let that belief go.
I hope you’re happy. I look brightly into the future and have the highest hopes for you. I can feel wondrous things will happen to you. Do not forget that you have many adventures and winding roads ahead of you, but that’s all part of the fun.
Future self,
I hope you take every day with dignity, grace, and a little bit of grit.
