A letter from Jul 04, 2025

Peaceful right?

Dear FutureMe, July 4, 2026 Dear Future Me, It’s me again — your past self from exactly one year ago, July 4, 2025. Remember the letter you wrote on July 4, 2024? A lot has happened since then. This time, I want to talk to you again — hoping you’re somewhere peaceful, stronger, and maybe a little wiser. In the past year, I’ve grown so much. I finally experienced working in a call center. From October to December 2024, I worked as a Customer Service Representative. It was a big step — something I was both proud of and drained by. It was stressful, and I knew deep inside that I couldn't keep sacrificing my peace. So I walked away, not because I failed, but because I knew I deserved calm, too. Now, I'm working at RJRCC as a warehouse bagger. It may not be the dream job yet, but surprisingly, it gave me something deeper — friendship, family-like bonds, and real human connection. The people here are so kind, and it’s different. There's a sense of belonging I never expected. I'm on my 5th month here and counting and though the pay isn’t much, the love and warmth are priceless. I haven’t been able to buy something big yet, but I’m surviving — and holding on to hope for something better soon. About my friends? I'm still ok with them done worry. I know I applied in Concentrix and sent out more resumes. I remember that I passed the interview — but I didn't continue. I wonder, what happened? Did fear stop you again? Or did you make another brave decision for your well-being? Wherever you are now, I hope you finally found a job you love — even if it’s still challenging. I hope it’s the kind of job where you can see yourself staying for years, not just months. A place where you're not just working, but growing. I also picked up new hobbies — simple joys like malling and little adventures with my co-workers. These moments, even if small, remind me that I’m still healing... but I’m still happy, somehow. I have doubts, but they don't define me. Healing isn’t a straight line, but I’m walking through it. So to you, my 2026 self — I hope you’re still smiling. I hope you’ve found strength in your choices, and peace in your progress. I hope you’re still surrounded by kind people. And I hope you never stop dreaming — even if the dreams shift along the way. Tell me your stories, okay? With love and hope, Valentzcleve Estabillo Your Past Self, July 4, 2025 Ps: na open mo lang to now July 4, kase bc ka kahapon kakawork, eh pang night shift ka ngayon pag Friday eh. So new date is July 4 ok Hahaha

Epilogue

6 months later

July 4, 2026

Dear Future Me,

Hi, Past Me. I finally opened your letter today (7-4-26), and I wanted to answer your questions.

Well, It’s me again—your past self...

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Vhea ym eb f'esnil—uyrdol i glda to hmte ltlis otbua okwn. Ar,ey goidn tghulhoa dnrefi nleirscye seh's i ewll hsti reest'h i one eoph eamoyrn ot tlka rlayeb. Recni,odits fo owgr eoeppl tessmoemi s'atth part dna ifel efiefndtr ni. Apesispnh i ntgoinh tub nad her eeacp shiw.
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My het ilttel revo lsmeip tpas p,rsti up sjyo to i rdmendie rxinryatderao ywaals feli to be wiht vhae metnsom eb eafnlmguin udeavnetsr kpedci me raalye—ml atht dna 'stnedo ew-rr,skcoo loas. Eeacmb othes eieosrmm hgneila ym lmsal part fo.
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So uo,y ym retufu )272(0 to fle—s.
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Pohe msiginl ouyr'e i sltli.
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Ye'ouv a tub oundf one you llffsuil vlaue,d yuonto— fretpce ot rsep,tecde ciesysenlra a rereca goiwrgn ehewr atht i cietdxe and eepk oj,b flee epoh.
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Ouy ahhl,te ophe ,pphaeisns taehr odgo reom geineun anth aevh csucess, a i and eceafplu. Yllchasiyp crea oehp hbto oey'ru dan fo iatgnk tlenmyla u,olsrfye i.
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'euovy lnap i ielf heop to nweh reyve s,asneo ni eynjo og neve gcrndcaoi dnto' ot alnedre stnihg. Peho yuo het tiellt slf'ei s,yad kniagm evol, inentcuo autbye smnmeot iwth popele nda igndnfi yardirno i lgainghu you in otf,ne miromese pacagntiepri.
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Ohpe si to fiel lsitl dfituc,fli yseforul nedirk fi i ebcoem 'ueyvo. Feil imdareen and fi cmobee ahs e'ovyu i mubhel gfletuar etr,tbe adn hoep.
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Toshe nvree neev tosp imet fi gnaehc reov digname,r ardmes. Enevr ngvliibee htat uyro hsa rsppueo ostp flie.
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Yuro em llet ao?yk ,sirsoet.
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Poeh, nad f,athi ovl,e tihw.
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Eoitllbas aeltecvnvlez.
Ouyr spta efls.
Ujly 4, 2026.
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P. S. July puor ?lnenio k,usab waay oh,y oepned tgolu 2 yadot nda 6202 nagp ap ma, oyu ka o—na ,4 skopa ka mya siht lugot ah?ahah awla.

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