We're Fine

Dear FutureMe, When you get this, and consider your life at 27 back when I wrote you this message, you will be inclined to be nostalgic. Don't be. It wasn't all that grand. It was fine,. but not much more than that. Similarly, as I write this, I am inclined to think about you and how great you will be and all the things that you will accomplish. I am mistaken. You will be fine. But, despite your degree from a fancy college and high SAT scores, you will not President or CEO. You will be somewhat accomplished, with a comfortable income, but feeling like you should be doing more for the good of society. Your mood will ebb and flow, just as mine does now. You will be in decent physical shape, but probably wish you could lose a few pounds -- just as I do now. In truth, FutureMe, we're not all that different, are we? Sincerely, PastMe