A letter from February 26th, 2021

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Dear FutureMe,

Today, you are happy because you received good news from your company. They have increased your salary gradually until the end of the year. It is gradual because of the pandemic. It's amazing! You weren't expecting such a big raise most especially during the pandemic. 

Despite the fact that you felt miserable in the past years, finally, you got what you deserve. But then, you are planning to move by early next year. I just hope that, wherever you are today, you are happy. And I mean, happy in a full sense that does not only depend on money. Living in Dubai, most of the people you've met talks about money all the time. Are you even in the right crowd? I hope that wherever you are, you find happiness in real things. Happiness is a state of mind. You are a happy person - a happy kid. Whatever you are doing right now, wherever you are, I hope that you are satisfied in life. Sure, all things are not given to you very easily, but there is always a reason why. 

Material things are just things... They almost never spark everlasting joy unless there is sentimental value in it. Keep making memories with the people you love - family and friends - and always remember to do things for yourself and for the people that matter most in your life - and always remember to do good things intentionally because what matters most in life is that you share common happiness and memories with your family, friends, and even just strangers.

Hope all is well! 
Debie in 2021 :)

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