A letter from October 15th, 2019

Directions – Write a letter to the future you. Be honest, be truthful, and be nice. Dear Future Caroline, How are you? How did the Invisalign turn out? List at least 3 concerns you have right now (big or little it doesn’t matter write them here). Grades in math class Pollution and global warming School play My current academic goals for 6th grade are as follows: Gets A’s in math class Get A’s in all other classes Never get a detention Play 23 questions with yourself to compare the future with the present. What college/university did you ultimately decide to attend? Predictions - University of Virginia, Yale What is one goal you have accomplished in your life right now? Predictions - Never have received a detention Are you happy if so why if not why not? Predictions - Yes. You got into the college of your chioce. What is the best thing about being a senior? Predictions - The freedoms. (and being able to drive) Are you still friends with Mallory, Veronica, and Autumn. Predictions - Mallory - Yes, Veronica - Yes, Autumn - Maybe What's the stupidest or craziest thing you've done since I wrote this letter? Predictions - Date that kid. Who is the last person you texted on your phone? Predictions - Harper What is the coolest thing that's happened in the world since I wrote to you? Predictions - A cure to Cancer was found What is something you feel you do well? Predictions - Computer programming What is your current favorite class you are taking? Predictions - Math Who do you miss the most? Predictions - Doc If you could have any job for a day what would it be? Predictions - Educator What tips, guidance or advice would you give, now you know what was coming next? - Predictions - Be yourself, don’t go VSCO Where would you like to travel to and why did you pick this place? Predictions - New Zealand. It is where they filmed LotR and it and had beautiful scenery. 15. How would you like to be remembered at Indian Hill School District? Predictions - The fantasy geek 16. Would someone who saw you as a 6th grader recognize you as a senior? Predictions - Yes 17. Look back at number one, why are you going to school there? Predictions - Its where your mother went 18. Will you stay in Ohio after college? Predictions - No 19. What was the last book you read in 6th grade? Did you have to read it? Predictions - The Silmarillion. It was a good book, but not required. 20. How have you wasted the most time since 6th grade? Predictions - Gaming 21. In what class did you feel you learned the most? Prediction - Math 22. What will challenge you the most at IH? Prediction – Bullies 23. Write down a list of 5 qualities you feel describe your personality. Smart Kind Creative Imaginative Funny Bonus what band or singer will still be popular and have current music on the radio in 2026? Taylor Swift Ending – Write yourself at least 4 sentences of encouragement. Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live It is our choices, Caroline, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. Sincerely, Caroline ( me)