A letter from May 11th, 2015

Dear Lindsey, 2025... What a huge number. You're 26 now! Olllldddd. Just kidding. Still young. And probably a lot smarter, prettier and wiser than me. So, what are we doing with our life? Where are we living? ARE WE MARRIED? I sure hope so. Marriage sounds cool. Are we thinking of kids? Do we own a crawfish? What sort of technology is available then? What career did you choose to pursue? Where did you graduate college? How many boys did you date in college? Too many questions. I'm excited, though... I think life will be good. I think I'm only half of where I will be. Where I am right now? I'm in Dr. Stoop's 4th period AP English. He's answering a business call on the phone and we haven't done any work for about 3 weeks. The AP exam is in 2 days, and last week was AP Physics and AP Psych. This weekend was prom. I went stag and it was lame. I hope you had a date your senior year and did lots of other awesome stuff. My nails are still red from prom, I have a pink pencil pouch with a stuffed cow on it and an eraser with faded messages from Tristan. The perfume I wear is Cherry Blossom from Bath and Body Works and every Tuesday and Thursday I go on a date with Tristan, although I am questioning our relationship right now and a bit fearful for summer. What happened with Tristan? A dramatic breakup? Distant friends? A strained relationship in college? Well, if you're married forget about him. If you're dating someone else keep dating them unless they're hurting you. And if you're alone maybe call up Tristan. He's probably ready to be your husband by now. If you have another husband go hug and kiss him and do scandalous things with him. And go get some exercise. Eat healthier. I think that's good advice no matter what. Yesterday I ate about a whole loaf of chocolate banana bread. Need to start walking Lobo and Togo again. If something is troubling you, smile and have a bit of fun. There are things troubling me now but by then, all of my worries have been resolved and forgotten. You're really beautiful by now and far better of a person than I am. I have high hopes for us and even if some of our dreams don't come true, I know we have lots to be proud of.