October 19, 2024
Dear younger version of me,
Because of your actions, decision, immaturity, regrets, and your hurtful experiences like family
problems, trauma's, hardships and sacrifices I can finally say to you that your future self is doing
well because she's a fighter and overcomer and she's mature to handle the problems, Your
family is doing well and you and your siblings are living together in apartment and theres an
aircon, shower and many things that you never experience because you live in Kubo and we're
poor also finally there is no fighting or dramas inside of your family , Your family will be fine even
though you father is not supporting your family and he's not doing he's duties and
responsibilities and your mother is the one that supporting and taking care of the family you
don't have to worry because all of Her hardwork is meaningful, you know what some scars from
the past( in your time) is finally in the process of healing. Always appreciate your family and
Dont hold grudges because at the end of the day they're the one who will be by your side when
no one is with you and Love them with all your heart. Some of your dreams are not meant for
you but God redirect your path because He knew what's good and what's best for you. Trust
him even though the road is rocky and there's a lot of mountain to overcome but eventually you
will achieve your dreams. I thank you because you never give up on your life and you chose to
be happy and pursue your dreams you are truly a hard working and wonderful . You my younger
version keep smiling and enjoy your time being a kid and a teenager, I accept you and thank
you. As for now that I am adult I embrace the unknown and ready to fight any challenges that
life throws at me and someday I will get there - the simple yet peaceful and sustainable life we
desire. Don't forget that everything is from the God Almighty and always praise him with or
without achievements.
I Truly appreciate you!
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HANNAH MAE O. ALAPA
Dear future me,
I hope you’re doing ok and I think you achieve some of your goals because I believe in you. In
my present time I haven’t able to achieve my goals yet and I struggle to keep up the
expectations of others, I’m tired of commuting back and forth weakly something 2x a week and
it’s tiring but you know I am happy that I able to study in my dream university we know we don’t
have enough budget but because of the grace of God we can still enjoy our college life, I want
you to know that my hard work will pave the way for you to achieve what you want in life even
though I struggle I know that it’s worth it, I hope you share your blessings to others especially to
your love ones and I know whatever happens to you God is in your side all the time, I know you
are stronger than me to handle all the challenges that might come to your way . My dreams is to
have a nice home , simple lifestyle, stable income & work, to have a 3 children and a peaceful
life. I know in the future you God will give you the desire of your heart . And may I remind you
that you should not pressure/ stress your self to much, you can ask to someone to help you and
enjoy your life .
I am enough and I don’t need to compare my self to others because I am uniquely beautiful
person.
I have the qualities that my friends can be compatible with their qualities, I love creating abstract
drawings, I love planting because that’s what I do to relieve my stress and I love nature it makes
my heart at ease, I have my own skills to enhance, I can easily adapt to people and community,
I love my environment, I am a good and responsible daughter, my mother taught me to be a
good person, I have my own business and that is one of my milestone, I am confident to talk
whatever what’s on my mind, opinion, and I am a good leader. I graduated with an honor and I
showed to my fellow classmates that I am who I am, I struggle to be a strong and independent
person before because im force to be , I struggle to accept that I am weak that time, I hated my
father, aunt , and the person’s who break my heart because of their constant wrongdoings but I
manage to forgive them and free my self from hatred, and now, I know who I am and I continue
to grow day by day with the people that are involved I’m life.
