Dear Freshman Me,

How's freshmen year going? I know, new school, the stresses of balancing freedom and school work, people being a pain in the butt. Yeah. I know.

I want to start by saying I am beyond proud with the way that you are still pushing forward and still making it through the school year cause it was definitely a tough year. Your first year in a new school, and not just any school but college. You had your own bed time, no one to tell you to go to sleep, and you didn't think twice being out past 11.

I still call mom every day, but I always miss her and miss home and miss Woburn High. High school was so much easier academically wise. College is tough but doable. I wish that I could have been there to tell you how hectic finals week and midterm week was but you made it through and your a sophomore now and half way to the goal of being a teacher.

I so wish that I was there for you when you were trying so hard to make the long distance relationship work. You truly gave it your all, but it unfortunately, was already broken and you tried to force it into something you wanted. But looking back, he never wanted it to work and did not care when you needed him and had to fight for a 10-minute phone call. When you came home you had to fight for a cup of coffee with him, and it eventually had to end but it was painful none the less.

When I look back at what you went through and how hard you tried to make it work, the only thing I can say is that I am proud of you for giving it everything you got. However, I wish you let him go sooner. But you had to learn and go through that to eventually let go.

I want to tell you that college gets easier. You're a sophomore and you made it through one of the toughest years of college. This past summer you started dating Joey and it has been the best relationship you've had. He calls you without being asked. He has come up to surprise visit you and has proven he is more than your Prince Charming. He wants to see you more than anything and tries everything he can to make sure that you know he is there for you at any time of the day.

Now all I can say is you're making it and you just have to keep going and I am so proud of the progress that you have made. Just keep your head up high and most importantly, you are the best and be yourself!

Sincerely,

Sophomore Vicky