Dear FutureMe,

I have become completely, though temporarily addicted to talking to you. I like the idea of you receiving bits of the past, piece by piece, rather than in complete detail. I like the fact tht you'll have to wait until tomorrow to recieve the next message. It might be some trivial concern. Or I might say something very emotional and personal. It might contain the very wisdom you need to get through the day.

You never know. I've been a little blue lately because of ending things with S. Perhaps you're still friends with her. Probably not, though. Just remember that you had some lovely times with her.

I like the idea of addressing "myself" in the second person, the idea that when I read this, I'll be a much different being. I'm starting to become sentimental or reflective, and I know you'll probably find that a bit tedious. I think one of the things that impressed me about many of the "future letters" is how they seem to serve a therapeutic purpose: reminding future selves to get massages, to go out more, to enjoy life, to get work done. Above all, to be happy.

Be happy.

(written Tue Oct 7th, 2003, delivered to Mon Oct 11th, 2004)

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