Here’s what I wrote in a letter to me on July 24, 2008, sent to me from the past, to July 24, 2009. (futureme.org). I won’t lie, I knew it would be coming soon, but had no idea what I had written.
Dear FutureMe,
It’s Thursday, July 24, 2008. You just took your first sock-knitting lesson. So far it’s going pretty well. Have you made more?
Two months and one day ago day (on dad’s birthday), you closed on your house. Does it feel like “home” yet? Isn’t it awesome being here?!
You’ve done things to “expand” your horizons. You get your first CSA box this Saturday. Are you still doing that? Have you tried new recipes and new vegetables?
You’re doing things like this–the socks, the CSA–to meet more people. Are you? Have you found other ways to meet people?
Today you’re going back and forth on wanting someone. Also enjoying the singledom. I wonder if you’ve found that special someone yet. You know what? It’s okay if you haven’t.
Lots of things are okay.
You’re just fine where you are.
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Okay, so I only made one pair of socks. I’ve done hats and scarves since then, but no more socks. Maybe I should get on that again. Those were fun. They were challenging and fun. Not that I’ll ever wear them, but I sure am proud of them!
YES! My house is awesome! I did lots of renovations this summer, and there are still lots more to do. I love my newly painted kitchen and accent wall.
I don’t do Johnson’s CSA anymore, but do Greenling about once a month. I’m loving it. Not necessarily because of that, but I have tried lots of new recipes in the past year.
I really worked on cultivating friendships over the past year or so. I worked on strenghtening the ones I wanted to keep, and let others fall to the wayside. Some slipped away that I should do better about keeping going.
As of this July (2009), hadn’t found “that special someone,” but have realized it doesn’t matter as much. I’ve got great friends and a great family.
I’ve lost and gained weight since last July. Same few pounds up and down, but I’m working out a lot. I’m working on eating more veggies. Most days I’m pretty okay with my body. And you know what? I am fine with where I am. … Damnit!
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I’m pondering sending another letter to myself. It’s a fun surprise to get a year later. I suggest you do it, too. Go to futureme.org and write yourself a letter!
