Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Hey Mr. Present, can you guess who it is???

Dear Akil,
             2013, WOOO HOOOO!!! Man I remember those days. So, if I got it right this letter should reach you a few days before you turn 21 but then again this time machine reminds me of stubborn old you when it comes to punctuality - I'm kidding. All jokes aside I know you'll get it; I remember reading it at your age and posting it on that blog thing we had (congrats for stepping out your safety zone I bet you never thought you'll be blogging), I'm proud of you! I'm writing this letter for a few reasons and I don't have much time so I'll be frank. See I know by now you already know what will happen or at least what you think will happen but you should know that once you open that door you can't close it just look at your arm and keep going (you know what I mean).

I remember when I read this there were very few clues about the far future so forgive me for leaving you with Mr. curiosity but I should let you know that 2014 brings three major things –one will begin before the year finishes – when they do just run with them O.K. "If you walk in fear you get nowhere" mate REMEMBER that quote! You'll also develop a fondness for three new hobbies and when you do as strange as they are follow through with them too. I don't want to feed you too much so next topic. I bet you want to know about the family, wouldn't you??? Your sister accomplished a lot and she's happy so you can look forward to the constant calls and updates - forget peace of mind (can't say you weren't warned); it's a good thing though. As for your mom she's happy, what can I say she's mom, main point is your triangle is still LEGENDARY.

I remember around this time you had a lot of tentative plans, follow through with them, it's worth it but remember your rules and remember that road – trust me you'll need to. Keep going that's the main thing and try to smile more man you need to. Oh, I tried sending a letter to the 11 year old us telling him to keep being that weird, capricious bastard and it will all work out but we both know he didn't receive it; it's probably for the best if you got this a decade ago I have a feeling you would've done a lot of things differently and neither of us want that now do we. You're heading down the right path son just keep your head up.

Yeah, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY when it comes, you'll enjoy it - (Spoiler Alert!!!) you got at least 50 more years to look forward to, I'll tell you that much. I'll see you in the mirror later down the line young one, until then stay humble, do what you have to and enjoy the memories - I sure did!

P.S you remember that one thing you wanted as a kid, well it turns out it's possible after all.

See you soon!


The Future You

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