"YOU'VE GOT A MESSAGE FROM THE PAST!"

 

                                        "YOU'VE GOT A MESSAGE FROM THE PAST!"

Yo! What's up, young man? It's you from early 2025 here.

No idea what year you're in now, but… whatever. Hope you can still read this!

I'm still battling life's challenges, but I'm not as “green” as I used to be. At least I know what I'm doing, what I'm going to do, and what I will do in the near future. I've even made some baby steps towards my long-term goals. Starting out has been pretty rough, though!

I'm still figuring out what I should learn this year—a new language, writing, or strategy… Ugh! I want to do it all, but I'm worried I won't have the energy. Hopefully, you've got some of this stuff figured out by now.

You're still keeping up with running and badminton, right? That's "Thing Two"! Don't slack off! Hope you're still playing with the same crew, maybe even some new folks. But don't be too quiet, okay? Share some of your wisdom with them every now and then!

I'm doing pretty well right now, actually. Got a job, a place to live, friends to hang out with, and most importantly, I'm still pushing hard towards the "finish line." But I do have some worries… When will things at home get easier? Ah... well... I guess it'll be alright. Hopefully, things are a bit smoother for you now.

Oh, and what's the deal with your love life? I'm driving myself crazy over here! Hopefully, you've gotten less selfish, and your "muse" has finally shown up. Try to make it work, young man!

Enough about me. Now for the expectations… no, that sounds too heavy… well, it kind of is. Try to sort out those little issues wherever you are. Don't let them clutter your brilliant mind. If you need to do something, just go for it. A little planning is good, but don't overthink it. The path will appear as you walk.

Focus on doing the "Three Things" well: "Thing One: Make Money." Hopefully, you've built up a decent emergency fund by now—enough to live on for a few months without working, right? " Thing Two: Self-Improvement." Don't be lazy! Try to exercise at least two or three times a week. "Thing Three: Cultivate Knowledge." Don't stop learning! What are you reading these days? What's the last book you finished? What was it about? Did any lines give you chills? Do it properly!

And then there are your relationships. Speak up when you need to! Don't be shy. Life's too short. The vibe you give off to the people around you is important. Don't spread your inner darkness to others! You can deal with that on your own. Good stuff shouldn't be shared too widely!

Anyway, it's the first letter, so I guess that's enough for now. Hope you try to write one to your future self every year!

Wishing you good health, and keep pushing! (Otsukaresamadesuta!)

SIGNED: YOU FROM 2025.