A Letter to My Future Self...

Hi Iqmal, 

How are you? Just you know that this letter right here is written I don't know, maybe 10-15 years since the day you're reading it right now. 2025 to be specific. Damn, time flies yeah? Been feeling the same thing here as well like what the hell? I remember writing & publishing almost every year & suddenly the realization of wanting to write a letter for you, who's very very far away came through because I believe this is the best time cause who knows I might not even have the time to even turn on my computer later. So yeah, better late than never they say...

The thing about me writing a letter for someone who lives in the future is that, I don't have the faintest idea on what's happening there right now. Thus, I'd like you to get to grips with & acknowledge this letter as a form of hope & prayers yeah?

The sole purpose of me writing this old letter is I really hope that everything is good for you at the moment. I wish that you're living life to the fullest. I pray that you no longer wake up & go through life, worrying & being terrified about what's gonna happen in the upcoming years (although you're 35 or 40 now, idk 😂). Nevertheless, I wish you've got everything sorted out.

So, first question, are you still the students' favorite tho? I really hope you still are. Come on Iqmal, you remember those days where you used to be the artist of the school during the first few years of your teaching back in Shah Alam? (you still teaching at the same school tho? If you do, they seriously should have a monument specially dedicated for Sir Arif tho 😂). But yeah, looking back, the first batch of students you taught back in 2023, they're 21-26 now! It's crazy isn't it? Nonetheless, I believe that wherever they are today, they must know that you're so proud of them. "No Voice, No Noise, No Sound."

Are you still in touch with your pals tho? I hope you still do. I hope you guys are still close with one another but hey, if you don't anymore, just you know that it's alright. That's what life is, especially when you're at this age. I mean come on, you're 35++ already, I bet you no longer have the energy to do all those crazy stuff just like back in the days. You gotta make sure you're always healthy Iqmal cause at this age, your body & mind must be your number one priority. Plus, I bet most of your friends now have their own family & I hope that they're all happy wherever they are now.

Speaking of family? How about you Iqmal? I really hope that you've settled down happily with your own beloved wife & children, just like you've always dreamt of. I pray that your beloved family is always loved, blessed & protected. You guys takecare of each other. A reminder that your wife & your children are lucky to have you as their protector & superhero. I hope that you guys travel abroad a lot together since Iqmal here loves to go for adventures overseas, especially back in his early 20's. You're a good husband & you're a good father too. Always remember that.

How's mom and dad? How's the siblings? I hope everyone's doing fine & healthy. Let us both, be it, you right now in the future & me right here in the past take a moment to appreciate & be grateful cause without them, we won't be where we are respectively today. I hope that mom & dad are proud to see how far you've gone in life & I hope that your siblings are doing very well with their lives as well.

All in all, I really hope that the future is treating you well Iqmal. Whatever that you're going through right now, I wish that everything is eased at the end. You've come a long way & yes, there's still a long way to go cause life is a never ending adventure! Just enjoy the ride man!

Hoping to get a reply letter from you soon! Just you know that I will always be here in the past, anticipating & praying for the best.

Takecare. Yourself, Iqmal.