Gemotions

The handwriting, a careful block style, was immediately recognizable as her own, though the ink had faded considerably. The letter, sealed with a heart-shaped sticker, was addressed to her future self. She sat down on the sofa, a warm feeling spreading through her.

The letter was full of predictions, hopes, and anxieties. There were wishes for happiness, love, and a successful career. She’d achieved some of them, failed at others.

She smiled as she reread the ambitious life goals. It was a charming snapshot of a young woman on the cusp of adulthood. The youthful optimism made her feel something like happiness. She felt the urge to write back.