Happy Valentine’s Day! The holiday is not just about loving the people around you; it’s about loving yourself too. Here are 12 high schoolers’ letters to their future selves:
“Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember, Valentine’s Day should not make you feel lonely; spend the day with your friends and family. And use Valentine’s Day as an excuse to eat some chocolate. I hope my day was great and I ate some good food.” – Junior
“Chasing your goals is important, but enjoying the journey along the way is too. That’s what makes it fun, and even if something doesn’t work out the way you wanted it to. Everything happens for a reason and what’s meant for you will eventually happen even if it takes some time.” – Senior
It will only get better from here as life is going to hold so many adventures for you. High school and college is gonna fly by so fast so enjoy all the little moments. Remember to spend it with your loved ones and be open to trying new things. Don’t forget to keep being yourself and don’t let anyone change that! 🤍 – Senior Shanaya Trivedi
“You worked hard to be an engineer so far. Keep up the great work you have been doing, and achieve these dreams. Good luck!” – Junior
“Surround yourself with people that make you happy and bring joy into your life. The people that upset you and disrespect you and your boundaries are not worth it. Even if that means having no one because you will always find your people, your path might just be a little bumpier than others.” – Senior
“Don’t procrastinate” – Junior Ruhiya Shaikh
“Don’t be afraid of change. Change isn’t always a bad thing and can help you grow as a person. Even if it’s hard at the moment, it can lead to better things in the future.” – Senior
“Hello, future me, hopefully, everything’s going well, and you get into your dream college. Has your circle of friends changed at all since high school? Hope everything worked out the way you wanted it to.” – Senior
“What is the future like? What is my career? How’s life? What college did I graduate from? How was my senior year? What’s one thing you would change if you could?” – Junior Anne Jones
“If you have a goal in mind, chase it because you don’t want to regret it later. Keep being positive and work hard to be successful.” – Senior
“Everyone tells you high school goes by fast, but you don’t realize how fast it goes by until it’s actually over. So go to the football games, participate in the afterschool activities, go have fun with your friends because eventually it will all be over and you might actually miss it.” – Senior
“Every challenge is shaping you into someone greater.” – Junior Julia Hannon
“It’s important to enjoy the little things in life. Even though everyone says it, it’s true. Because sooner or later, it’ll all be gone, and it’ll be a memory you once had. Something you won’t be able to experience again, so just take a step back and take it all in.” – Senior
This Valentine’s Day, take some time to reflect on yourself. Self-love is possibly more important than any other relationship.
