2008-02-02 Message To Future Self

A few minutes ago I watched Cowboy Bebop Session #18, where teenager Faye sent a Beta (!) videotape to her future self. Good idea, I think I'll do the same with text. Remind me to re-read this post in ten years.

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Hi there!

How's it going? When you read this, you're 38 years old. Do you have a good life? Do you like your job? If not, do what you did ten years ago: quit and move on. What's the name of your dog? I know you haven't started smoking... you're not that stupid. But how about nutrition? Do you still eat only when you're not too lazy to cook? Ah no, I know... you've got yourself a nice little beer belly!

How are your parents? When was the last time you spoke with them? If it's been longer than 10 days, give them a call. Now. And what about your friends from the past? Do you still remember Dennis & Leila, Thomas & Uli, Carsten & Chrissi, Sonja, Sandra, Melanie, Janna, Mario, Ben, Axel, Alex, Ines and Eun-Hea? Wouldn't it be a good idea to broadcast a life sign one of these days?

Ten years ago you felt that nothing in the world could ever stop you. I hope that it stayed that way. When was the last time you learned something new? Like scuba diving, Japanese, or hang gliding? There's no such thing as lack of time when you really want to do it. Remember?

Is your wife the same gorgeous person your girlfriend used to be? Please don't tell me you fell into the daily grind trap. Idiot! You didn't? Good for you! You're not so stupid after all.

In which country do you live at the moment? Still in New Zealand? Are you happy there? Are you sure that this is the place where you want to spend the rest of your life? I'm not urging you to move. If you're happy the way things are, then stay. Just take a minute to think about it. Get rid of things that make you unhappy. It's that simple.

How many items on the list can you tick by now? Ten years ago it was 56, with 2 more on their way (one of them being #83, the other one being both more interesting and more private). If you can't tick at least 60 items, consider yourself being laughed at!

Okay, I gotta go. If I don't find something to eat soon you're not going to exist.
Take care!

-Marc