what a gem.

i found this while deleting old files from my computer today. this is a letter that i had to write from my freshman self to my graduated self. i'm so glad i found it at this point in time! enjoy.

Dear Carissa,

            I hope you are satisfied with the use you’ve made of your time here at Baylor University. You didn’t really start out with a clear idea of what you wanted to accomplish, that’s for sure. I’d consider you successful if you’re graduating with any degree from this school and if you’re sure you’ve made the most out of every opportunity you’ve decided to pursue. I’m a freshman and can already see the amazing opportunities that lie ahead and all the wonderful people who will have a positive influence on you in the next four years. Getting used to college life is a lot more difficult than I expected, and time management is a bit of an issue at the moment. But I hope that once I master that skill I’ll be able to make the most effective use of my time here. I don’t want to waste a penny.

            Everyone keeps reminding me that college will be the best part of my life, and I hope it has been for you. I’m sure it has been. A boy in my University 1000 class the other day said that one of his professors told him, “Don’t play too much, and don’t study too much.” I hope you have done just that. I didn’t come to college to merely make good grades and absorb all the knowledge I can, though that is the main idea. I also came to discover who I am and what I can do for this world, what impact I can have with the knowledge I will have gained. You have the tools you need to do just that at this point. Go.

                                                                                                            Yours Truly,

                                                                                                            Carissa