Barriada, Legazpi City
July 26, 2009
Dear 53 year-old me,
I think you already know what happened when we were 13. Let me ask about you then. What is our work? Are we successful? You know that I must be successful. You know what reasons we have in secret. What did I become, an engineer, a lawyer, a doctor, or a nobody? I know that I won't let myself be a nobody. I'll be studying hard and am going to work hard to be able to be successful.
Do I have kids? How many? Do I have twins? How many boys, how many girls? Who is my wife? My wife has to be beautiful not just from the outside but also from the inside. I need someone who understands me in different ways.
These are all the questions I want to ask you, my 53 year-old self. I hope you remember this night when I wrote this letter.
Truly yours,
13-year-old Aljo
(II-Narra)
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Purok 5 Alcala
Daraga, Albay
July 28, 2009
Dear Pauline,
You know what? I am experiencing so many problems. I thought it is because I was born to be the unlucky girl, but I am learning that these problems are meant for me to learn and have enough wisdom when I grow up.
This thought helps me so much in remembering that I should not lose hope and do my best to have what I want to have. We have to be strong in every step of our life because in everything we experience, we learn. Our learning will make us successful in everything we do.
I hope you apply what I am learning and do what is right and that you are contented with what you have.
Yours,
Pauline
(II-Narra)
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1643 Lakandula Drive
Daraga, Albay
July 27, 2009
Dear 53-year-old me,
I want you to know that I am having fun as a teenager. I have great experiences as a 13 year-old. Yes, I am growing older, but I am having fun. After all, the older I get, the wiser I get.
I wish I could see you but that is too impossible. I wish you have a great life and a better future ahead of you.
God bless and may God be with you.
Truly yours,
June Martin as a 13 year-old teenager
(II-Molave)
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Dearest Me,
Hello! I guess you are a little bit old now. I wrote this letter from the past for you to read in the future. I am 14 years old when I wrote this. See the difference?
I will share and make you remember all the pieces of wisdom, experiences and moments that you've done during this time. High school... it is here you shared your laughs with your friends and loved ones. Right now I am funny, a good friend. I also shared my tears with my parents. I have learned many things. Remember what Mom said? "You aren't going to be a leader if you're lazy and don't use your initiative.
I hope you followed my dream of being head chef in a restaurant or a successful businessman. Don't forget your health, and Mom, Dad, and our brothers. Say "I love you." from me. I hope you are still with your family and your best friends, Ella and Jan Marie. Are you still single? It's okay. Don't forget: life is too short so make the most out of it. Bye!
Lovingly,
Leo
(II-Acacia)
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