A letter to My Future Self

Dear My Thirty-year-old Self,

Writing this letter makes me feel a bit weird but it will probably be meaningful when you read it three years later.

How are you? Are you happy? Have you succeeded? Do you have a family now? How many countries have you already travelled to? Do you still like BTS? Are you fluent in Korean now? Do you remember me and this time?

I have so many questions that I don't have the answers now but I hope all the answers to those questions are in your favor. This year 2020 has been a tough year for everyone, I lost my job at the language school since travelling is restricted due to corona virus. However, I want to tell you that I am okay, doing online classes and discovering new hobbies. Right now, the things that make me happy are the ones I focus on the most. I spend lots of time with my family, I talk to my friends as much as I can and I have surprisingly started enjoying the quarantine life. There's this boy group that I really like, it's called BTS and I tell you, they are great. Try to listen to some of their songs. When you look back at how many times they touched your heart or made you smile and laugh, you'll realize how they have helped you survive this quarantine period.

I hope by the time that you're reading this letter, you've already figured out what you really want to do in life. I have so many dreams and wishes but I'm still experimenting and trying everything at the moment. It might take a long time but I know that I will find what I'm looking for soon. Right now, I'm just enjoying this whole process. Don’t pressure yourself too much and trust the timing. I urge you to be patient enough to wait. Seize all the opportunities that come your way but don't lose spirit when some things don’t go as you planned or hoped for. Don’t forget that everything happens for a reason. It's either you win or you learn in life.

There are days that I get insecure and I feel alone but I know it's temporary. Some days, I feel like I'm lost in a maze, waiting for someone to come and pick me up. Most days, I feel like a ball of sunshine rolling on the sandy beach. Honestly, I am still scared of failures and rejections but I'm learning to accept that they are essential parts of life. I want you to know how strong and valuable you are.

Lastly, whenever you're feeling down, always remember that you are enough. When you feel like giving up, try to remember me and how we've overcome difficulties gracefully. I hope all your days will be filled with all the things that make you happy.

No matter how dark and cruel the world gets, don't ever lose your smile and the galaxy in your eyes.

I am looking forward to becoming you, the more mature, wiser and upgraded version of me.

Sincerely,

Your twenty-seven-year-old self