A letter from Jul 04, 2025

Peaceful right?

Dear FutureMe, July 4, 2026 Dear Future Me, It’s me again — your past self from exactly one year ago, July 4, 2025. Remember the letter you wrote on July 4, 2024? A lot has happened since then. This time, I want to talk to you again — hoping you’re somewhere peaceful, stronger, and maybe a little wiser. In the past year, I’ve grown so much. I finally experienced working in a call center. From October to December 2024, I worked as a Customer Service Representative. It was a big step — something I was both proud of and drained by. It was stressful, and I knew deep inside that I couldn't keep sacrificing my peace. So I walked away, not because I failed, but because I knew I deserved calm, too. Now, I'm working at RJRCC as a warehouse bagger. It may not be the dream job yet, but surprisingly, it gave me something deeper — friendship, family-like bonds, and real human connection. The people here are so kind, and it’s different. There's a sense of belonging I never expected. I'm on my 5th month here and counting and though the pay isn’t much, the love and warmth are priceless. I haven’t been able to buy something big yet, but I’m surviving — and holding on to hope for something better soon. About my friends? I'm still ok with them done worry. I know I applied in Concentrix and sent out more resumes. I remember that I passed the interview — but I didn't continue. I wonder, what happened? Did fear stop you again? Or did you make another brave decision for your well-being? Wherever you are now, I hope you finally found a job you love — even if it’s still challenging. I hope it’s the kind of job where you can see yourself staying for years, not just months. A place where you're not just working, but growing. I also picked up new hobbies — simple joys like malling and little adventures with my co-workers. These moments, even if small, remind me that I’m still healing... but I’m still happy, somehow. I have doubts, but they don't define me. Healing isn’t a straight line, but I’m walking through it. So to you, my 2026 self — I hope you’re still smiling. I hope you’ve found strength in your choices, and peace in your progress. I hope you’re still surrounded by kind people. And I hope you never stop dreaming — even if the dreams shift along the way. Tell me your stories, okay? With love and hope, Valentzcleve Estabillo Your Past Self, July 4, 2025 Ps: na open mo lang to now July 4, kase bc ka kahapon kakawork, eh pang night shift ka ngayon pag Friday eh. So new date is July 4 ok Hahaha

Epilogue

6 months later

July 4, 2026

Dear Future Me,

Hi, Past Me. I finally opened your letter today (7-4-26), and I wanted to answer your questions.

Well, It’s me again—your past self...

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And pho,e ,tihaf hwit oev,l.
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Cvnevllteeaz leistboal.
Ruyo efls atps.
4, jluy 6220.
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P. S. May m,a ap o,yh yuo alwa glout and yluj a—no a?hhaha away 2 bsa,ku 2062 atydo tshi le?nino ougtl gnap rpou ak pdoene spaok 4, ka.

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