A letter from Mar 17, 2023

Good morning Lauren, It’s me I’m 15 right now , still need to become 16. I live in Belgium and I hope I will have plans to change that by the time you read this. Every week I go to aqua dance training , drama class and scouts. I’m doing average in school but I’m doing the best I can (most of the time). I have no idea what kind of courses I want to follow in the upcoming grades but I still have my dream to study doctor or dentist . I hope I will look back about the past two years with a happy face. I hope I’ll have the same amazing friend group as I do right now, called the vashkes. I would love to stay friends until we’re all grandmother’s. Or the moment we all graduate together. It’s unlikely that I would live somewhere else but I hope to do a scholarship in another country. And I wouldn’t mind to stay there. I wish that my brother will grow up because now he’s an irritating teenager you can’t live with. I don’t know if I want a boyfriend, I don’t expect me to have one either. I wonder if you found a solution to get rid of your curly hair. I do have a few questions for you…. What about your room , is Robin (my step-brother) gone, did you get his room? And what does dads house look like? Is it completely finished? And oma and opa are they still alive? I hope so but if not heartfelt sympathy. I hope moeke is still in great condition and that you have visited aunt Yasmine . Don’t forget the yolo mindset , because maybe there is no tomorrow, so do it today! There is no limit and if you want something go for it! One day you will make it - Raphie (Anouk) Warm hugs and see you soon xc Me 💕