A letter from December 18th, 2020

5 years from now is a long time and will surely be a time for learning, growth and improvement. With my current situation, I have been experiencing roller coaster emotions and I'm sure that the problems I'm facing now will be a huge part of who I am in the future. I see myself as a college student studying Business ad major in FM in one of the biggest business schools in the Philippines and have a good social life. 5 years from now I see myself as a strong, independent and empowered woman and by that time, I think I will start to research about career opportunities (i.e. investing, real estate) and taking a few OJTs for experience. I would also start to build connections and learn about business outside of school. I think "Franchesca" 5 years from now will be a lot more different than the Franchesca today. By that time, I have a goal of being a Deans lister and have a stable academic average. Hopefully, my studies will be my biggest priority. As someone currently experiencing a breakup, 5 years from now I want my future self to know her worth and not settle for less anymore. As early as now I have already realized my recent mistakes and I will surely learn from them and apply my learning for the future. Also, 5 years from now I want to be able to meet my online friend Ernest, and do the things that we always talked and wanted to be doing. In terms of money, my grandparents already secured funds for my college and I want to save up as much money as I can from allowances since I want to get into investment when I graduate out of college. I want to have enough money to support myself after college and hopefully work at companies, banks or if its God's will, get into stock market investing. As early as 17 years old I have been researching about the market and hopefully it will help me in the future. Hopefully my family will still be in good terms and my grandparents will still be with me and see me become successful. I want to improve my relationship with my brother because he is the only one I can rely on when troubles come. I still have no plans in building a family right away because i want to have a stable life and career. My main goal in life is to achieve things and become successful by myself and not rely on a man. However, I hope God will send the right man for me when the right time comes and hopefully for the next five years i wont have to experience heartbreak again. Lastly, I want my future self to realize that no insecurities can stop her from doing what she likes. Im quite an insecure person today but I want my future self to overcome that because i dont want my lack of self esteem hinder me from growth. All things considered, 5 years from now I want to be the best version of myself.