A Letter From January 14th, 2024

 Dear FutureMe,

Today, we a had a little to no sun. It's cold, I think it is under 0 degree celsius. The last time I checked, which was three hours ago, was that it was negative 3 degrees celsius. I am getting used to the cold now, I guess - I hope! I do miss the humid and hot Dubai or Davao weather. Soon, I will be visiting Dubai in a week so that's good. 

Yanyan is a bit sick. His throat is itchy so I made him a cup of hot ginger with honey tea. He does not like it much. He is sitting next to me and just read the last sentence and read it out loud, "I don't like it much" with more attitude. What a drama king he is!

How are you doing? I think this letter will be sent a year from now. I wonder where you are now. Are you in France? I wonder where you and Yanyan celebrated holidays? Philippines - if so, how was it? I hope it was lovely with the whole family!

This morning, you read a note you have written eight years ago in 2016. You wrote that you are brave enough to live away from home. I read it and it still works for me. I am glad that somehow my younger self has gone through all the challenges in moving into a new country. You are in a similar situation now moving into a new country. I hope that a year from now, things are better. At least a bit better as I think it is not going to be a very smooth transition for you. How is your French? Have you achieved your A1 certificate to learn French? I hope so! And I hope that you can at least speak in French a little. What's your next goal? A2/B1? I know you can do it. Don't forget to take breaks and keep your life meaningful. Some things online are not what it seems just in case you are wondering. Focus on yourself and your family first. 

Take care always!