Hey Emily,
You're seven now, almost eight! I suppose that makes you a second grader.
Enjoy elementary school, it's supposed to be a fun time in your life! Read, giggle, and play on the playground. I know reading is your favorite thing in the world right now (it still is), but it's okay to sometimes put down your books and go run on the playground. The books will still be there when you get back.
Beg your parents to let you read Harry Potter. I know they said no last year, but ask again. The books may seem a little scary to you, but they are wonderful and you ought to give them a chance. In ten years you'll be in love with them. They are stories of magical lands, and characters that you will yearn to model yourself after, and wonderfully creative writing.
Next year your parents will get separated. I know this might be hard to hear, but they will still take care of you. They care about you so very much, they will always put you first. You'll be okay in the long run, though at first it'll be difficult for you. Just ask them to hug you. They always will.
Just for fun, ask your dad to teach you some science. He's going to teach you basic algebra this year, and it would be fun to learn some science as well. Ask your mom to speak french to you-- you know the Madeleine movies you love? You'll get to be just like her! Speaking another language! Read about real princesses, not just the Disney ones (though those are wonderful as well, just they are not realistic- girls don't actually look like that.)
Essentially, enjoy your young years, and have fun!
Love,
Your Future Self
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
A letter to myself, six years back
Hello,
You're eleven now. I guess you've just started Middle School. Wow! I know you don't have any of your really close friends in your cluster, but you'll be fine! You're going to meet some nice people.
Your history teacher is a wonderful teacher, though right now I think you may be scared of her. Don't be! She's a brilliant teacher!
Next year you're going to discover this book called Twilight. You're going to adore it, but let me warn you: in retrospect it's really not that wonderful. The vampires in it are not real vampires. You should ask your parents about Buffy The Vampire Slayer- now that's a show with real vampires! They might not let you watch it for a few years though.
You also might want to give this show called Doctor Who a try. Your cousin is going to get you to watch it in about two years. Don't protest, just watch it! It is a fantastic show!
I wish I could tell you not to adore some of what you'll end up adoring- you'll regret it later. But I suppose that warning you now that I've lived through it would mess up timelines or something. Still, venture past silly childhood fads. Trust me, that actor from Hannah Montana really isn't all that attractive. Once you're seventeen, you won't even remember his name unless you are reminded of it.
I don't know if I can tell you this, but this coming summer you'll go to France! You're going to get to see your friend who you haven't seen for quite a few months now. Have the time of your life, and remember to try yummy food! Be adventurous!
Here's some advice: try learning Latin now, and some Spanish, and maybe Romanian and Welsh. You'll want to know all those languages later in your life, so start while you still have time and don't have hours of homework a night.
Don't be afraid to be a bit of a nerd! That is really okay! I know you aren't really afraid to be different, but make sure you stay that way.
There's this instrument called the Ukulele. Maybe you want to start playing it some point soon.
That's all for now,
Your Future Self
You're eleven now. I guess you've just started Middle School. Wow! I know you don't have any of your really close friends in your cluster, but you'll be fine! You're going to meet some nice people.
Your history teacher is a wonderful teacher, though right now I think you may be scared of her. Don't be! She's a brilliant teacher!
Next year you're going to discover this book called Twilight. You're going to adore it, but let me warn you: in retrospect it's really not that wonderful. The vampires in it are not real vampires. You should ask your parents about Buffy The Vampire Slayer- now that's a show with real vampires! They might not let you watch it for a few years though.
You also might want to give this show called Doctor Who a try. Your cousin is going to get you to watch it in about two years. Don't protest, just watch it! It is a fantastic show!
I wish I could tell you not to adore some of what you'll end up adoring- you'll regret it later. But I suppose that warning you now that I've lived through it would mess up timelines or something. Still, venture past silly childhood fads. Trust me, that actor from Hannah Montana really isn't all that attractive. Once you're seventeen, you won't even remember his name unless you are reminded of it.
I don't know if I can tell you this, but this coming summer you'll go to France! You're going to get to see your friend who you haven't seen for quite a few months now. Have the time of your life, and remember to try yummy food! Be adventurous!
Here's some advice: try learning Latin now, and some Spanish, and maybe Romanian and Welsh. You'll want to know all those languages later in your life, so start while you still have time and don't have hours of homework a night.
Don't be afraid to be a bit of a nerd! That is really okay! I know you aren't really afraid to be different, but make sure you stay that way.
There's this instrument called the Ukulele. Maybe you want to start playing it some point soon.
That's all for now,
Your Future Self
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