The Unofficial Kaif: Letter To My Younger Self

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Friday, September 26, 2008

Letter To My Younger Self

Dear Sem Small,

University is such an amazing place and you have so much to look forward to in the coming years. Enjoy high school while you can though, you will miss the teachers, the classrooms, playing football during lunch time and the extra-murals you love so much. Don’t stress about Matric finals, you’ll do more than okay, though now that I’ve said that I wonder if you will study as hard.

If I can give you one piece of advice for the future it is this: Never Stop Writing. Express yourself…you have the creative capacity to do so. Not all your poems or song lyrics will be exceptional, but one has to grind coal down before it becomes a diamond.

I know you’ve missed playing football at high school but university has some in store for you. Not only will you get to play but you’ll get to exercise the leadership skills I know you have. Organising team kit and doing all the administrative work is no easy feat so I’m giving you warning now. First year will take some time getting used to, being away from home and all. You will meet someone interesting people and some not-so-interesting ones. You will also meet those who shock you and those who intrigue you so its probably best you keep an open mind. Second year holds in store that long-term relationship and romance you’ve always wanted.

Be careful not to neglect those you love but at the same time remember to lead a balanced lifestyle. Most importantly always remember who your friends are, they are the people who will be there when the chips are down. Well I hope some of this advice is useful to you in the coming years, try not to read too much into any of it. I know how you always wished you could see where you were a few years into the future so I’ll tell you this much, the view from here is amazing.

Yours Sincerely,

Sem Big

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