A letter from December 22nd, 2020

Dear FutureMe, I have had a long year. Personally, I have felt the effect in my studies, in the way the holidays feel different, especially now that Christmas is coming around. I can say that I have learned quite a few things somewhere within the 12 months. One of the most important things I have learned is to cherish the time I spend with others, as well as the amount of time I have with them. I often think of our lives before quarantine, the simple things, such as going to grab a coffee with a friend or settling in for a movie night. I realize now that I took this time for granted. Looking back, these simple things are the times I loved the most. Through inspiring movements and heavy losses, I have been given a look into the struggles of the people around me.