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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Stlli hemt ladg eb tboau —lifdnusryoe'l ot veha my i wkno. I oen aktl lirsecney stih dinefr s'hreet hguoalht to eshs' opeh lwel naymero arye, eblyra ngdio i. Of niefrdfet iot,isnredc estiemsmo orgw flei eeppol hat'ts ni and atrp. Ohtnign siwh utb hre nad i sahsepnpi aepce.
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Anth aehv oerm nuiegne pip,aenhss ,lehaht ehpo i odog dan tehra eeaclufp cssuecs, ouy a. Ef,soyrul of lyislacyph reo'yu i hbto eohp and iakgtn care etlmyaln.
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Lndeaer tisghn icaocgndr wneh oehp i v'uyoe in og yjone apln ot e,osans to neev reyve ilfe to'nd. 'iesfl uateby i aipgatpiernc hoep and whit dnraiory eomrsime ,ysad ouy oe,nft epoelp nfidgni tsommen lhgiugna hte ouy ltelti ni knigam e,ovl ncntieou.
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Rkneid tl,ufidcfi ot yoev'u emecob leif si ohpe tlsil fi i frsluoye. Nad if idenrmae rt,etbe meoebc augfrlte iefl u'voye mulheb dan ash i hope.
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Oyka? oryu me rssti,oe ellt.
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And velo, t,ifha hwti hop,e.
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Lelztnvacvee ebioatlls.
Uyro fsle satp.
Luyj 4, 2620.
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P. S. Mya hsti ltuog ma, a?hahah awla o,yh kaosp ouy a—on pa 4, odenpe ak nda ak yawa ln?eoin 2 6022 ydoat lgtou aksub, uopr npag lyju.

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