A letter from Sep 24, 2024

Dear FutureMe, Hey Tim, sorry for the delay in responding to the August 31st letter. You were still transitioning into college life here at LMU! You're here now man. I know this will arrive when we've already begun the next school year, but I'm confident in you. To answer your questions, yes, you are at LMU! It's your first semester as a Junior Transfer. You have been meeting a lot of people technically, but only a select few are close or are getting there to be honest. The bonds are still growing. I wonder what my bonds are like from a year from now? Do tell. I don't think you've lost any friends, it's more like you've only gained since transferring. I still hold those from the Bay close to my heart and will continue to cherish them. Definitely tell me what my friends are like a year from now. Who is my closest friend? Any memorable stories on meeting someone or friends? Tell me it all! I know in the last letter we (lol we?) spoke on how fleeting things can be in terms of relationships and interactions. I was reminded of that today/last night to be honest. It was at the Dodgers game, the girl that sat in front of you, sneaking glances and staring at you whenever you were filming, remember her? Those piercing brown eyes, it's honestly a sight my current self won't forget for a while. I don't know if I should be glad if you say no, meaning we found someone new, or we've had plenty of new interactions to wipe that one away (which I know we're going to have plenty more of going forward), or you say yes and that just shows how impactful and life changing that was. I mean it's quite a memorable moment, vivid and lively, goodness, she was beautiful, in all regards. I know going forward we will use that moment to make better decisions, be more decisive and adaptable. To be quick on our feet, to be confident, and to be positive of what's to come. It's a whole year from now man, that's crazy, I know that love interests would be going crazy, the self-love is going to be at its peak and you'll feel fulfilled in all aspects of life. It's been a quick transition so far into LMU, it's the place I belong at. Socially, we're doing okay, the interactions are happening, but everything is superficial right now, but every day that goes by, the bonds get deeper and grow. I know, or well, I hope a year from now, you've gone through some amazing experiences and have finally created new deep bonds. I hope you have some good cries too, it's necessary. Honestly, writing this now is getting me emotional, just so much to take in and moments to think about. I can confidently say the stress you felt a year ago was nothing to be scared about as things have worked out so far. Oh man don't get me started on reflecting on the summer and what it's been like since Papa passed, but it's important to reflect. Not only on the experiences but my relationships, connections, feelings, wants, goals, and aspirations. The Future Wife?!! I implore you to reflect as you read this a year from now. So, it's the next day now, you might have a new little you're picking up! Maddie! I wonder if she's going to be our first genuine LMU friend who's not afraid to go into the deep end. We'll see, but let's reflect on the summer. You had a lot of fun to be honest, in seeing your friends over the summer and random filming opportunities. A lot of preparing for a big move, yet also a lot of low moments, procrastination, and unwillingness to do anything. The drive and motivation were at a low, and I bet we'll have more moments like that going forward, but I remind you to look at where we are now. We've grown so much and I know you've grown. I hope the future wife is in your grasp Tim. If things are looking bleak, if you're scared, in fear, or worried on the future, know that things will fall into place, I believe it and I believe in you. Exciting times, no? Your goals have stayed the same, are they any different a year from now? Hopefully you're close to getting an internship or new opportunities! I'm hoping you made a lot of good connections a year from now. I can't wait to reflect on all the wonderful new people in my life. Continue to be amazing Tim. Continue to seek discomfort. Continue to live. Continue to feel, and lastly, continue to grow my friend. A lot of good is coming for us, I feel it. Looking back on this year, it's been fun, truly, just look through your camera roll man. I love you dude, wholeheartedly. I know you'll be rocking on these next 12 months. Things will be exciting; you'll be settled in at LMU and things will be looking up and hopefully more moments like the Dodgers Game Girl hah! But if you're at a low, remember all that you've done and accomplished before. Remember your friends, remember your loved ones, and remember your support system. Remember that you are loved, appreciated, and sought after. It's an amazing life Tim, and it's yours. My Future Me is in for a ride, I know it. All the Best, Your Friend, Tim