Dear Kayla,
Hooray! We’re almost there. You’re going to graduate soon. I am so happy you’ve come this far- Far enough to take a deep breath and sit for a little moment to let everything sink in. You would probably think that this must be a joke because it seems too good to be true. You’re counting days and weeks and poof. You’re finally taking a leap of faith to end something really good and to start something scary, more exigent yet something to help you grow as a person. You’re dealing with what’s real and celebrate it! You have done a lot of great things these past years no matter how little they may be in your own ways. I would like to congratulate you for having a very unforgettable college experience. I know it means the whole world to you. Technically, your world revolves around one thing thou- school. But isn’t it fulfilling when you’d get your diploma and finish your studies without making any romantic commitment to a person? Without giving out heartaches and without having to acquire one for yourself? I admire you so much for being brave and independent despite the pressure fogging your soul that’s been convincing you to go and find a guy who would love you. I am glad that you’ve come this point in life even if you would always have your heart longing for the missing piece that left a huge hollow inside you exactly four years ago. Yeah history sucks but it helps a lot. And just because you like someone but he obviously sees you as a friend doesn’t mean that your world is going to shatter into pieces. Take your mishaps as your inspiration and something you would look behind if you’re having a lot troubles in the present. The good thing is that when you’d get out the four walls of your school, you won’t be leaving any trace of regret and double takes.
I thanked God for making you believe that you could be pretty at some point. You obviously don’t have a face straight out from a magazine and the perfect quintessential of beauty but I am grateful that you were made like this no matter how hard you try to tell yourself that you will never be attractive as anyone else because no one has ever shown solid and enduring interest on you. You sound pathetic and desperate but you don’t really care anymore. If someone was made for you, he’ll come. I know it will take a vast amount of patience but I just wanted you to translate your dreams into reality as of the moment and enjoy life as a single individual who doesn’t need any guy to complete her life and to fix her in a heartbeat. Only you who can fix you. Be independent and discover the abysmal mystery of the universe with an open heart and mind. Remember, you don’t have to be cold and bitter because you’ll end up growing old alone if you’d do that. Also, be open to possibilities. Don’t chase love, let it come to you because it will definitely waltz in your life when you least expect it. I am not telling you to be illogically picky, having standards is good because you deserve someone better but don’t go to the limit wherein you’d fantasize your romantic other half over books and movies and tv series because you’ll never find one in this perfectly imperfect world. Go get a good job with a decent pay, improvise, dance, sing, be like Selena Gomez or Emma Watson one time, be pretty and feel confident. Just because you’re broken doesn’t mean that you have to stay broken. Move on and love life even if it gives you hell sometimes.
College is indeed the best 4 school years you’ve had for two decades. It’s been a tough challenge to balance and prioritize which is which because at the end of the day, you’d be making sacrifices, sometimes you’d ought to lose your nerves and patience. But you are tougher because you were able to fight for your life, for your survival, and you’ve surpassed each one of it no matter how it went. Kayla, I wrote this because I want you to remember that the true purpose of life is basically how you deal with every struggle that you face every day. The depth of the lessons you acquire is based on how much you learn from the mistakes and experiences you went through in the different walks of life. Not everything you want is what you get. Sometimes, you’d realize that everything you ever wanted was just right in front of you all along and you’ll laugh about it because you never gave a glimpse on that particularly. What I really want you to know is that you’ve got to live your life to the fullest extent because you never know when you are going to wake up with fresh air, having to start your day with a hot cup of coffee and with brand new ideas steaming on your nutshell. Make every day your best day. Remember that when you feel really upset, and having an awful day, never assume it as a curse in your life but as a challenge bestowed upon you because you are known to be capable of slaying your internal and external dragons in life. I am proud to tell you that you stepped out of your comfort zone, even though you were too afraid of rejections and getting hurt because you expect one way or another. But you braved the impossible to try, you took risks and you never missed any chances when it’s given to you upfront. That is so mature of you. I am very proud of you Kayla! You truly are leading to the adult path where you realize so many things and you take opportunities seriously but with a hint of fun. Perfect the art of smiling; your cheeks are your best assets! Allow yourself to feel stupid and crazy and young even if you’re not anymore, fly with your invisible yet strong colorful wings, breathe, let the wind drag you to wonderland, read till your eyes ache and till your imagination bring you to the deepest and darkest corners of the milky way, and laugh a lot more than often. Love yourself and always respect yourself. Don’t give everything away; reserve something that you deserve more than anyone else in this world. When life gives you pennies, turn it into dimes. This is not the conclusion of everything. This is just the beginning of something fresh and something about blue skies. You’re in the middle of starting over.
Always,
Yourself
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