Dear Mika from the Past,
You are currently ten years old. You were ecstatic to be "double digits" because all you have ever wanted to do is grow up. You dreamt of driving although the idea frightened you. You dreamed of your first job and the money you would use to buy the toys you never had. You had so many thoughts about the future. Many of the things you thought about came true. Many of the people you thought would be in your life forever have left. This all may sound crazy, but if there's one thing I've learned, it is that it will all get better. The rest of your life holds so much more. Everything is truly going to be okay. I am 16 now. In the span of six years, many things have changed. The long hair you swore you'd never cut again (ever since that ugly haircut in second grade) has been chopped. You donated it to children with cancer and it was cut by two people you do not know yet, but will be important to you in the future. As of now, you have not met your best friend yet. You'll meet her in 6th grade P.E. In a few years when you download social media, you'll meet Chip from the other elementary school. You will not know about Evan until 7th grade chorus. Many of your elementary friends are no longer your best friends. Though this may sadden you, don't worry. They are all still in your life. Soon you will meet Chuchay and you'll love her to death. Next year (when you're in 4th grade) you will join your first musical. You are going to love it and when you get to high school, you'll love theater even more. Shocker, but your friends aren't going to be limited to girls. You'll realize that not every boy has cooties. You'd never imagine the friends I have today. Your differences are what bring you closer together and you'll love them very much. With all this joy comes pain. There are many unexpected things that occurred during our six year gap. You are living in 2013. The year prior, Lolo was diagnosed with liver cancer but you didn't know it then. He was cleared after a surgery. Spend all the time you can with him. Savor every single time you drive together. Cherish every meal you share at Wendy's and the times you listen to KYW News Radio. Spearmint Extra gum will forever be your favorite gum. As well as with Lolo, give Hershey all your love. When Chuchay comes around, everyone is excited. Don't forget about Hershey. Give her all the tummy rubs and pets and treats in the world. She was the biggest sweetheart. As I have said, I'm 16 now. I've started driving which probably sounds crazy but yeah. I don't have a job YET but I'm planning on getting one as soon as I get my license in March. I love theater and I love my friends. Right now I'm struggling with chemistry but I think it will get better later. Vine is no longer a thing but tik tok is. Mario Kart is also popular right now--yes, it's an app. I know you're going to do great things. Hopefully I continue to do the same. I'm excited to meet you. All my love, Mika from the Future
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