To My Future Self,

I don't know what age you'll read this at. I hope you remember that I wrote this as a young 20 something anxious to get her life started. I hope that at whatever point you read this, that you're living the life that we had in mind.

I hope you're doing well. I hope you're really happy doing what you love. I hope that some of the same people in my life now are still a big part of your life. I hope that you've found "the one," or you're working on it somehow. And if not? Then I really hope you're happy making your dreams a reality on your own.

I don't know what you're doing, or where you'll be. I don't know who's going to be in your life or what you'll be working towards next. I have the best intentions for you, and I'm going to try the best to make life the way I want it.

But I know life is about to get hard, a lot harder than anything I've ever experienced before. These past years have been challenging, but I know life after college is a whole new ballpark. And I hope that my plans are the right path for you.

Wherever you are in your life, I hope these things for you:

I hope you haven't put your dreams on the back burner.

I hope whatever you're doing, that you haven't forgotten about the dreams we've had in the past. I hope you have realized that you have the greatest potential to make anything you want a reality.

I hope you've been more exclusive with the people you let into your life.

I hope that these years have been good to you in regards to your relationships. I hope you've continued to nourish the good friends and cut the bad ones. I hope you've been more selective with who you give your time to without becoming cynical. I just hope you're surrounded by wonderful people.

I hope you're following your own compass.

I hope that you're listening to your own voice instead of everyone else's. Everyone's journey is different, and people have an idea of what your life is supposed to be like. It's always been like that, and that's not going to change. I hope you fight hard enough for the life you want and don't let other's opinions stop you from getting what you want.

I hope you remember the struggle that got you where you are.

I hope that wherever you are, you're succeeding. I hope you love your life and always work for something. But I also hope you never forget the struggle, the questions you would ask yourself and the way life led you to where you are today. Never take life for granted, and always remember how precious life is.

I also hope you have a nice car: one that won't break down. And I hope you have made some beautiful memories too. That's all I have to say for now.

From,

Your Younger Self