The final assignment for my 12th grade English class was to write a letter to my future self. I stumbled upon the letter four years later (April 2007) and wrote a follow-up as I entered my last year of studies at UCF (Orlando). It's now nearing the end of 2011 and I've stumbled upon both notes while packing my belongings - I'm moving out of Edgecombe House, my Harlem residence for the past two years.
What?
How did I end up in Harlem? NYC?
Well much has happened since 2007 and I'm about due for another installment!
What?
How did I end up in Harlem? NYC?
Well much has happened since 2007 and I'm about due for another installment!
June 2003
Dear Gio,
Yes! This is your handwriting. And this is a letter to you from the Gio in the past. How have you been? Good I hope. I can't believe I still haven't decided my major. I hope you've realized what you want to do! I mean, there are so many things that I might want to do... there's SnootiBounse (who knows what'll even happen when Mark leaves), Jaba, having a recording studio, working at or owning a venue, keeping the job at Kendale Elementary, sustaining the relationship with Ana, going to college... so many prospects, but so little time.
Keep up the hard work and never stop doing whatever the heck it is you love. I hope you've already accomplished some of these goals. Be happy, have fun, and be responsible. Remember, you can do just about anything you put your mind to, including waiting til marriage.
I can't think of anything else to say. Stop being a slacker and try not to be a bum, but never be ashamed of yourself or your accomplishments. The happier you are, the more successful you are, I suppose. Never lose sight of your dreams. Have fun.
Gio =)
Yes! This is your handwriting. And this is a letter to you from the Gio in the past. How have you been? Good I hope. I can't believe I still haven't decided my major. I hope you've realized what you want to do! I mean, there are so many things that I might want to do... there's SnootiBounse (who knows what'll even happen when Mark leaves), Jaba, having a recording studio, working at or owning a venue, keeping the job at Kendale Elementary, sustaining the relationship with Ana, going to college... so many prospects, but so little time.
Keep up the hard work and never stop doing whatever the heck it is you love. I hope you've already accomplished some of these goals. Be happy, have fun, and be responsible. Remember, you can do just about anything you put your mind to, including waiting til marriage.
I can't think of anything else to say. Stop being a slacker and try not to be a bum, but never be ashamed of yourself or your accomplishments. The happier you are, the more successful you are, I suppose. Never lose sight of your dreams. Have fun.
Gio =)
