Write a letter to your 10-year old self (Malachi)

To the me when I was 10,

I find it strange am writing to you. I'm several years too late. But Garret said it was a fun thing to do. Oh, Garret is this guy you'll meet in the future. He never fails to make you shake your head and wonder how you two get along, but he'll be by your side when you need him.

I don't really know what to tell you because I might spoil the fun out of it. (Plus really I don't think you're ever going to get this). But ah well.

• Pluto will not be considered a planet in a few year's time. I wonder how our science teacher is going to look like when you tell him that.
• We will have fast internet speed soon.   But it is always good to have the patience we have for dial-up during those times our internet becomes really slow.
• Download all the mp3s and videos you can. It might be harder to find them in the future.
• Yes there will be ample storage space in the future. It's going to be expensive at first, but be patient. 
• You are going to love Harry Potter for Ron Weasley. Just watch it when it comes out okay? And no, he gets better every movie.
• ...You're probably wondering why I just told you to watch a movie for a guy....uh...you already know what am about to tell you...
• Yes...yes it's what you think it is. I know you were pretty unsure then, but I'm pretty sure now.
• Now this is VERY important. If you meet a man named Johnathan (You won't miss him. I remember meeting him as if it were just a moment ago) tell him to keep in touch. Tell him that we will be there for him and we will do anything to help him no matter what the cost, even if you had just met him. Tell him that his cousin is worried sick about him in the future and he just wants to know where you are and how you're doing. Please tell him that there are people who will accept him for who he is, and that I'll be here in the future. At the bottom of this letter is my current mobile number. Give this to him before he leaves and to contact me. I'll handle the rest from there.

Don't forget that, okay Malachi?

Sincerely,
The future you

Blood and Thunder: Write a letter to your 10 year old self (Amy)

~Inspired by a meme I saw on Facebook~

Dear 10-year old me,

I think around this time you had started to see the world in dark spectacles. All you had were hand-me downs from your older sister and you spent your days with your guitar, if not attempting to hide in the trees. (By the way those skills will come in handy by the time you're the me in my time)

I just want to let you know that someday you will fall in love.

And you will suffer...tremendously because she will be marrying someone else. Everything you had felt from the time you were born is nothing compared to what you will feel in a few years time. You won't know what to do. You want to run to someone for help but you'll be scared because society tells you that you are wrong.

You should run the moment you feel it. And don't listen to what people say. It's NORMAL what you're feeling. Mom and Dad will be okay with it, but you'll know that soon enough.

Will it get better? A little. It's going to leave a scar in your heart, but I think you will be able to get by when you know she will be with someone who loves her as much as you will.

If you're wondering why I'm not telling you to run away, it's because as much as I want to tell you and spare you all the mistakes you're going to do soon, I will practically be telling you to just not live life.

So yes...you will meet the most wonderful girl who will make every day waking up the best thing ever. Enjoy the time with her until that day comes.

Don't worry about the mistakes. You'll get to fix them in your own time. I mean after all, I seem to sound okay right?

-Amy

PS. Please continue with your voice lessons too.

P.P.S. Be careful on the bleach. You'll understand soon enough.