Letter to

Self

Name:
Keith Tran
Date:
5/19/2021

Answer the following questions. You may choose to rewrite this in

your own words, or simply fill-in-the-blank! Either way, make sure
conclude by telling your future self what you need to remember and
letting your future self know your hopes and expectations for the
future. Complete each slide.
 Dear Future Self...
I’m 17 years old and am writing this letter to you in May 2021 as a requirement for my
English class this semester at Independence High School in Brambleton, VA. I am a senior and
am busy with going to NOVA, working at Harris Teeter and getting into luthiership, and trying to
get back into working out after leaving ABA. My favorite classes are De English and AP
Environmental. My extracurricular activities include playing Guitar, working out (formerly), and
just doing whatever else to make life a little more interesting. Next year I hope to be enrolled
in my NOVA courses and setting up the custom shop–undisclosed business venture.

The thing I will remember most about my first semester at Independence is the fact
that I’ve spent probably 90% of my time this quarantine on my bed as its my study area, my
recreational area, and my… well my bed. The person I will not forget from my first few months
at Independence is Mr Palmer because he’s the teacher everyone likes–me included. I also will
never forget about the fact that this year’s AP Comp Sci Test was revolting and how I most
likely failed it.

The thing I was happiest about was knowing i’d be free after this year because after four
years doing the same thing over and over again, I was looking forward to change my lifestyle.
Video Games / Working Out / Crafts: Music / TikTok:
ABA and general working out was great for the first semester;
ABA and general working out was great for the first semester;
second semester was just me laying on my bed for 24 hours a Spotify was new to me.
day.
That poly pees playlist is a
Regarding crafts, I’ve been building electric guitars lately. Not a godsend.
complicated instrument surprisingly, basically just a slab of
pretty piece of wood with electromagnetic components. I got into thrash metal, math rock,
prog metal, and some korean RnB
Film / TV / YouTube:
How I
type stuff.

A lot of YouTube was watched I got a used electric guitar for $300
whenever I ate lunch and
passed the
this year after playing an acoustic
dinner. Not much TV, if any. for nine years. I’m upgrading its
However, I’m looking forward parts this summer.
to seeing the Demon Slayer
movie once some guy pirates
it and releases it online.
time...
Books / News Articles / Comics:
I hate Fyodor.
 In 2021 the cost of gas was 3 pergallon . The cost of my favorite meal at
Bonchon korean fried chicken was 35. My favorite album that came out in 2020 –
2021 was nothing, because all my favorite artists decide to take quarantine off. My
favorite actor/actress is no one because i dont really watch movies much. My favorite
movie that came out in 2020 – 2021 is Tenet. Other popular movies that came out
around this time were: Godzilla vs Kong, Invisible Man, and Birds of Prey. The term
or “it” phrase that my friends and I used the most was asmogus. Among my friends,
I’m known as Keith because that’s my name.

In 2021, the style for teenagers could be said to have been something I wouldnt
know since we were inside all year. It was common to see masks, and more masks
when walking down the halls at school. I usually get to school by waking up and
rolling over to my laptop. After school, I play some guitar, listen to music, and worth
on build projects. For fun, I like to play guitar, build them, and listen to music (yeah i
know my year was pretty uneventful). My hobbies are working out, playing guitar,
and woodworking. My favorite sport is Boxing, although I havent been to the ABA
gym in months due to my hiatus.
Insert a picture that you have taken
that truly represents this time in your
life?
 Oh, and another thing . . .
I have pets—a dead mouse Doris and another one named Morris, both passed away in 2013,
that I got when I was 12.... The latest technology this year is the GTX 3090 GPU or something;
the gadget that I cannot live without is my phone–pretty typical for a gen z person. My favorite
vacation was to San Francisco with my godmother when I was 10.

A few major events that happened this year include: The coronavirus, spending the most
amount of money i’ve ever spent in one transaction on a guitar

My goal for the future is to hand wind electric guitar coiled pickups and sell them for
good profit as a side hustle.

My advice for my future self is to keep trying to find sources of passive income and never forget to
use a bidet. These are my dreams and hope for you and the future!

Sincerely, Keith Tran

 Extending the Extend Activity
“Son’s son, whenever you use a
public bathroom, always flush
prior to every [REDACTED] in order
to suppress the sound of the
[REDACTED] splashing into the
water below. This will save you a
lot of embarrassment.”

- Grandpop Keith
Testimonial
Hi Mr. Palmer! I pulled out my scrapbook from your class to find my
personal statement for a nursing school application, and as I was looking
through it I read the letter to myself. I guess 18 year old me was psychic
or something because it was spot on and exactly what I needed to hear
at this point in my life. So I just wanted to take a second and say thank
you for assigning that because it ended up being incredibly helpful.
-Christie

Palmer’s Response: That is fantastic! That makes me so happy!

I’m glad it was helpful and something you can cherish.

Christie: It really is!! So whenever someone complains, they’ll thank you

later!