conversations with your younger self

[cellio]

I swiped this idea from khaosworks, who introduced it here.

Take your life as it is now.

Imagine yourself, oh, some 15-18 years ago, if you're old enough to remember that far back.

What would the you of that time think if you could go back and talk about what you're doing now? Would your younger self believe you? Be happy? Or want to avert this future?

Are you where you thought you were going to be?

This isn't the old "Give your younger self advice" chestnut. It's a variation - you're telling yourself that this is the future to come... what would be your younger self's reaction?

Comments

[indigodove.livejournal.com]

Hmmm...I was 19 15 years ago, and in college at my first university. I think my 19 year old self would be very reassured to talk to me and learn that ummm..."we" found a job, got married and would be mildly surprised that there are no kids yet. She'd be a lot more surprised at what "we" did in the intervening years, especially the time I spent away from organized religion.

But overall, I think she'd be pretty thrilled.