A Letter To My Younger Self
July 7, 2023 - 7:00 pm
My dearest Marissa,
I am writing to you today as 22-year-old Marissa. The year is 2023, and I’ll be turning 23 in December. Crazy right? It feels like it’s been longer than 23 years. There have been many milestones, hard times, times of growth, and so much more. Yes, don’t worry my birthday on 12/12/12 was nothing short of terrific. Ever since I can remember, I’ve always known myself as a brunette girl. I don’t know how I went from the brightest blonde possible, to now such a dark brown hair color. It truly is one of my favorite features about myself now because I still rock my natural hair color to this day! So, little blonde Marissa, this is what I’ve been up to since my younger years.
If you’re wondering what’s changed since I last wrote a letter to myself in high school, a lot has changed. I stopped cheerleading after nine whole years of doing it, that was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. But eventually, I found a love for fitness and group fitness classes. Now I’m not saying I do any crazy weightlifting, but I have found many different ways to move my body and stay active. Pilates, cycling, yoga, walking, running, you name it. I do also prioritize giving my body rest and having a chill day when I need to. Moving my body and keeping myself busy with prioritizing myself and my overall health has truly saved me from my hardest times.
What were those hard times you ask? Well, there have been many moments of disappointment, heartbreak, change, letdown, etc. I am human so I’ve gone through it all, and will continue to have those hard times throughout my future. But it’s okay, I have the greatest support system ever. I have God, amazing parents, three awesome brothers, and the most loving nieces and nephews on this entire planet. I also have made some amazing friends through work, fitness, and mutual friends! I hold my loved ones and my friends so close to my heart, and I would do anything for them. Going through those hard times has made me such a strong individual and I am so proud of myself for it.
I am still going to school and taking my time with it. Majoring in early childhood education has been such a fun and interesting major to be in. It has also been super rewarding to be able to work with younger kids and learn about the developing brain. Ever since I can remember I’ve always loved children, so I’m sure that this is the major for me.
It has been quite the journey thus far in my life and I am excited to see what my future has in store. I know that younger Marissa would be proud of me and the woman I have become. I know that she would be proud of me for always standing up for myself, staying true to myself, prioritizing myself and my health, and loving others with the giant heart I’ve always had.
Praying for a future full of life, adventure, strength, love, growth, and so much more. xo