A letter from May 22nd, 2020

Dear FutureMe, The year is 2020, and I’ve been asked to write this letter as part of a lesson given by my 9th Grade English teacher, Mrs.Jones. I am 15years old and currently trying to figure myself out. I struggle with my emotions a lot , and I often feel as if I was placed in the wrong generation or time period. Trouble seems to always be at my front door no matter where I go. Though, 10 years from now you will no longer be this person, instead you will be calm and reserved , seen and not heard , and most of all very successful and happy with life. You will be married to a man just as interesting and creative as you and have a beautiful family of 7 just as loving as you. Problems will show up at your door from time to time but this time around you'll be ready to take on any obstacle because for a change your mindset will be far more advanced and stable. Being a Psychiatrist will be one of your biggest accomplishments because just like now, as your 15 year old self, helping others will still fill your heart with pure happiness, even 10 years from now. Through everything you will remain humble and grateful for what you do have because there is always someone who has it harder than you. Giving back to those who helped you become the person that you are will be a must. Appreciate those little things in life because not everything comes twice in a lifetime. Also, your faith in GOD will go a long way on this journey. Of course you're going to have bad days and all sorts of people will come and go, but it's up to you on how you react to these things. People will learn to respect you and your boundaries. You will be appreciated, valued, loved, and accepted for you. Stay confident , believe in yourself, and whatever you may choose to do, always make the best out of it. Live life to the fullest with no regrets and as if the next day was your last. You will learn many great things about yourself along the way. Also you will rise and you will fall countless times but keep in mind that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. One day you will look back on your younger self and you will realize you had to go through some of the tougher things in life to get you to where you are now and for that you will forever be grateful and appreciative. Don't worry yourself with all the negative things in life because it won't do you any good. Try to look at the positive side of things , never stop educating yourself, be happy, and most of all always be true to yourself. Remain the same kind hearted person that you are, no matter the situation because at the end of it all when it really matters, everything will have worked out for you.