A Letter to My Younger Self

 

Image Source: Jasmine Liu

Dear young Jasmine,

I know life may get you exhausted, but I want you to start trying to make an effort, everyday, to keep life worth living. Make a habit of journaling at the end of everyday–make a habit of reflecting. Think about what you liked and didn’t like about the day, if only to be honest with yourself. It’s okay to be angry or sad at times, as long as you don’t keep these feelings bottled up inside.

Take care of your friends and family. You define who you are based on how you treat your loved ones. Be generous and never lose the opportunity to be there for someone.

Although the future is exciting and mysterious, don’t forget to live in the present. Trust me, your future (as of right now) will be absolutely wonderful! You’ll make beautiful new friends who will love you for who you are. You’ll go to a great university where you’ll learn everyday and adventure round California. You’ll travel to Europe and meet some of the best gals in the world. Life will be an adventure–start traveling as soon as possible.

Live in the moment, take lots of pictures, and laugh as much as you can. Never stop sharing your heart with best friends, family, and, of course, BRIAN O’ BRIEN!

Love,

Jasmine from 2018