Dear Pre-Pandemic Me, Get ready for a wild few years…

The years coming will challenge you in lots of ways but they will make you stronger and appreciate just how many people you have around you. The pandemic makes you sit back and look at who and what are important to you, you’ll howl with laughter despite everything and realise that your parents are actually pretty awesome to spend time with…

Dear pre pandemic me, 

Get ready for a wild few years. 

I suggest buying shares in toilet roll, zoom and Netflix. Trust me you’ll thank me in a few months. 

The next 21 months are going to be scary, will make you confused and also make you scream into a pillow on many occasions but this is me telling me that you get through them. 

Now might be a good time to start to let go of your reliance on routine and start to savour those hugs. Go and visit your grandparents a little bit more as well and say yes to any opportunities to see your friends. 

The years coming will challenge you in lots of ways but they will make you stronger and appreciate just how many people you have around you. The pandemic makes you sit back and look at who and what are important to you, you’ll howl with laughter despite everything and realise that your parents are actually pretty awesome to spend time with. 

Amidst all of this you move away to university and pursue your passions. You meet amazing likeminded people who will laugh at the way you say toast and no but there are so many amazing memories coming your way. 

If I had the choice I would still do life in the middle of a pandemic again and I know you will find so many moments of joy within the chaos. 

Remember to keep smiling, laughing and telling people you love them. 

And stock up on pasta. 

You’ve got this!

Love, 

2022 you