ARTWORK: Xuming Du
a letter to my younger self CHETHA NAWANA Dear Little Chetha, It’s you from the future. I just wanted to let you know that life is good. It’s not always rainbows and sparkles, but it’s good. I’m happy - even though the thought of university makes me stressed, and it always feels like I’m running out of time - I’m happy despite it all. Nowadays I say yes to spontaneous activities because I know life will never feel as free and liberating as it does right now. I make mistakes but it’s okay, because I try to grow from them - it’s not always easy, but it’s been working so far. I still hold onto our friendships from home but I now understand that sometimes people grow up and apart. I love every new person I meet here, which isn’t surprising because you and I always fell in love with strangers. Every day I wake up and learn something new. I am learning how to be an adult and how to be a better person. I make an effort to be good and kind. I’m discovering my true self and it’s really fun. You would love to see it.
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