Part of the reason I enjoy writing is because it affords me a snapshot into the past when I rediscover what I’ve written. In other words, writing is both a bookmark and a communication to my future self of how life is in that moment.

This evening I spent some time going through my writing from 2007. I found these while tidying my room this past week. What’s interesting is that I knew 2007 was a tough year for me. I struggled with a lot of things that now might seem minor but at the time were a big deal.

But I didn’t realise how tough 15 year old me found that year. Every week the writing gets darker and darker. And it is only interspersed with brief moments of motivation.

I wish I could go back to that kid and tell him it would all be okay. That most of the things I was worrying about eventually passed. And that now life is pretty wonderful.

Forward and back

I wrote a post on a similar topic a few months ago, which explored looking at yourself 5 years ago and looking 5 years into the future.

This experience gave me a chance to look 10 years back. And despite being a bit melancholic, it was also so special.

I wonder what 35 year old me will think when he reads this post.

So, to 35 year old me. Hi! I hope you’re doing well 🙂

Image was taken in 2010 at our house in Lonehill 🙂

Song of the day: Carl Hauck - Refraction

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