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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Eyra rognw ni past (0242,) hte os e’iv uchm.
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Ern—'uildosylf dlga ym stlil to be okwn aevh etmh utbao i. Htis ehpo y,aer i odgni uhagtohl eon ebrayl yamoner kalt cyselirne ot 'rtsehe i fndier lewl shes'. Ah'stt fo ,rtioedcnis oplpee in dna aprt rwog omimeesst fteifrned ifle. Iswh aeecp i dna reh ssaiehppn gonhint btu.
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Ym tar twna to oals ouy i shtionmeg baout s'rthee eltl.
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Eickdp spta the nda pirs,t draerotyaixnr itwh em nedmedir be to w-roec,skor eavh feil dsnteuvaer ntdes'o seipml mr—leaayl also that ligueamfnn ym mosmten wyalsa eovr soyj i ot ltteil eb pu. Cmeaeb trap othse of masll gnihlae oeemirms ym.
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Os fl—se 2(0)72 my ot ,yuo ruutfe.
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Ohep eu'oyr i lilts insimlg.
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Rcetepf iayclrseens ignwrgo efle ytuo—no ietxecd a yeouv' ,eretsdcep rereca ofdun oen kpee uyo to ,jbo a utb hepo erhew nad i lfliulfs htat uvale,d.
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Ceaeuplf cc,suses haev pheo t,aehlh more ogod a dna iugenen atrhe oyu i anth ei,snphaps. Eo'yur epho agitnk ecar uoelysfr, of mlylatne i ohtb dan alspihycly.
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Soans,e ejnoy eyerv lnerade ilef in i og gnisth phoe veen ot lanp 'dtno newh dncarcogi to e'yvou. Fingind ncietuon tnsemom ermsmioe elepop yuo wthi yubaet you heop ifels' i adn tf,eno aiprpnectagi amgkni ni hauinlgg llteit vo,le eht sady, ayonidrr.
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Eemobc ciift,dful lorufsey still ophe ernkid fi si i v'yeou elif to. Uvey'o nad i efli beeocm oehp ash fi lageutrf b,eettr dinaeerm ebmluh and.
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Eevn miet evrne seadrm ,mergdnai if hstoe ostp rvoe hagcen. Vgeniibel ash ptso efil tath seuropp oury erven.
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Ellt ako?y me ies,tosr uryo.
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Elv,o ,hope ihtw i,afht adn.
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Taleobsli azcntelevlve.
Yuro lfes atsp.
0262 luyj 4,.
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P. S. Juyl dna haa?hha 2 ma, gluto ak angp uoy ka opru 4, lnien?o awal yam —noa away ultog kbaus, eonepd 2206 tadoy itsh ap ,oyh opksa.

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