A letter from Nov 10, 2024

Dear FutureMe, Hi Herma or Hermione -- names that most people enjoy calling you, but I'd rather stick to Ninie so you can still feel at home, maybe make you feel a little more at ease. Frankly, I'm not sure where you will be right now, because today, I'm having a tough fight with myself. Discipline is something hard to obtain and be constant with. I still feel very anxious about the many possibilities that can happen. Being a junior in MLS feels like walking on a thread, one wrong move and I may not be able to see what's on the other side of this dream or worse, would that dream still be there after every brave step I try to pull? I just hope I won't lose the motivation to keep going. Honestly, writing this causing me a lump in my throat; sobbing right now with the amount of loads that need to get done, problems to be fixed, and tight struggles that need to be unstrangled. But I feel beyond blessed because God has been and always is on my side. And now, I want you to know and be constantly reminded of how He has fulfilled this position where you are right now. At a young age, we've witnessed how His miracles moved and made things so perfect at the right time. Almost everything you have right now was just once part of your prayers. He can move mountains for you. The grace of the Lord made you walk on this path, and He will continue to protect you so you may reach your highest potential and receive what is for you. I may not be at my best but I know what you should be doing today. Yes, it can be tiring (cause I now feel tired, what more for you lol) but the best places have the roughest roads, and the rougher the path, the closer to God. So, listen, 21-year-old lady, this new phase you are in is a step closer to your dreams. Never allow people to dictate what you can. Pay attention to what you can do and leave an impact. Move with passion and cultivate the talent and knowledge God has given you. YOU ARE SAVED TO DO WORKS ACCORDING TO HIS WILL. No matter what state you're in today, remember that little 8th-grade Ninie is so proud of you. She is smiling ear-to-ear cause you're able to get through the toughest things yet. And just what have 18-year-old Ninie said, "God bless future Registered MedTech & Medical Doctor. I'm doing my very best today for you to have the initials you deserve and I hope you're doing the same thing today. Always pray! Aja! <88"