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randay

Lifer
May 30, 2006
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216
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dear me,

your timeline is being changed due to many of these "dear me from 5 years in the future letters". I advise that you send a "dear me" letter to yourself 5 years in the past, that way we will be ahead of the others.

sincerely,
future you.
 

Martin

Lifer
Jan 15, 2000
29,178
1
81
Dear Me,

Everything will work out pretty well for the next 3 years, just remember to drink more, smoke more, and party every chance you get. Don't neglect Hannah and Julie when you meet them and for fuck's sake don't try growing your hair long.

Also, don't chicken out of buying that RIM stock and go traveling after you finish school.

Cheers,
Martin+5
 

Chiropteran

Diamond Member
Nov 14, 2003
9,811
110
106
Dear Me:

1- Remember to ALWAYS close the sunroof, no matter how nice it is when you get home it may rain later at night.

2- Don't drink and drive. After 4 alcoholic drinks 3 hours of water isn't enough to sober up.

3- Stay away from females who play WoW, they all have major problems.

4- Even though I know you won't listen to me, you should play less video games.
 

Kirby

Lifer
Apr 10, 2006
12,028
2
0
Dear Me,

Foget about her. She is a stuck-up elist bitch, so hook up with the other girl that likes you.

Also, learn how to study and don't fucking procrastinate.

I fucking serious,
Me +5
 

Modelworks

Lifer
Feb 22, 2007
16,240
7
76
Dear Me,

Don't marry her. Go out and buy a house for a random woman and give her your car. You will save yourself a lot of headaches and the end result will be the same .
 

FelixDeCat

Lifer
Aug 4, 2000
31,039
2,688
126
Dear Me,

Buy a brand new car and keep it. Don't buy any car off Ebay unless you can see it in person first! You will go to California and Pennsylvania (from Texas) for new rides and they will both be "not as advertised" with defects galore!

That brand new car in 2004 will be paid in full by 2009 and you will know who drove it. Its not expensive when you consider the hell you are going to experience with out of state used cars.

Your friend,

Me

 

Jeff7

Lifer
Jan 4, 2001
41,596
20
81
Rosebud.....




Originally posted by: darkxshade
Dear Me,


Beginning around Summer of 2006, leverage all the money you can into shorting the stock market starting with real estate followed by financials.

Sincerely,

I'm rich bitch!
Yeah, something along these lines.

1) Don't go to college, it'll cost too much money, at least for now - you'll need it for this next bit.
2) See quoted post above. (Well, maybe start shorting earlier than that, to avoid suspicion.)
3) Profit!
4) ...



:laugh:
I just saw this grand combination of threads:

- Write a letter/note to yourself from five years ago...

- I think my future wife just emailed me

 

lyssword

Diamond Member
Dec 15, 2005
5,630
25
91
Dear me,
Do not buy $1000 worth of AMD stock.

Wait, they actually did ok 5 years ago :p

Really entertaining posts, ATOT :)
 

Megatomic

Lifer
Nov 9, 2000
20,127
6
81
Dear Me,

Don't leave JLab next year to work at a power plant in TX, your time there will suck. Also, when your daughter asks if she can skip school on your birthday, for god's sake let her! She'll get run over on her way to the bus stop otherwise. She survives, but the next 3 months will be horrific. Finally, don't object when Kristy wants to adopt some chihuahuas. They turn out to be awesome little dogs.

Kind Regards,
You
 

Squisher

Lifer
Aug 17, 2000
21,204
66
91
Hey Champ, that house you're going to buy for $335K is going to be worth $100+K less three years later.

P.S. don't sweat it. It's not like you had too many other choices and you really like the house.
 

moonbit

Senior member
Dec 15, 2006
640
0
0
Dear Me:

You're going to fuck up. It's going to hurt more than anything. Make the most of it, because you're going to be just fine.

Look forward, not back
You

P.S. Talk to your best friend as much as you can.
 

StinkyPinky

Diamond Member
Jul 6, 2002
6,982
1,281
126
Dear me,


Damn, you look hot. You sexy thing. Enclosed is a pic of my naked body.

Love,

Me.
 

Duddy

Diamond Member
Jul 22, 2002
4,677
15
81
Dear me,

Tell mom to leave his sorry ass. He will turn to even HEAVIER drugs down the road and become abusive and dangerous.

Also, one night he is going to punch your little sister in the face as hard as he can. Don't be scared and do nothing you little bitch. He doesn't have a gun or knife on him. Kick his ass, you know you can. Never back down and don't stop until he's knocked out....and then... keep going.
 

imported_Imp

Diamond Member
Dec 20, 2005
9,148
0
0
Dear dumbass,

Go to your effing classes in college, and don't blow $900 flunking an easy course. Get some fashion sense, and stop wearing khakis with a stupid cap all the time. And for the love of god, plan out a career path.

Also, tell that bitch at work to get the stick out of her ass.

Thanks,

Imp
 

thecoolnessrune

Diamond Member
Jun 8, 2005
9,673
583
126
Dear me,

Everyone told you college would be fun. You thought to yourself that you would be unhappy there. You are right. It's going to be bad in every way you possibly imagined and then some. You'll meet a girl who's really too young. But you'll already love her by then. You'll love her, even though its hell putting up with the people around her. And 5 years from now you're still going to be with her.

But yes, college sucks. But learn to boost your spirits. No one likes a downer, and you'll find that not many people want to give you the time of day let alone spend time with you.
 

Fenixgoon

Lifer
Jun 30, 2003
33,338
12,923
136
Dear self,

Know that you will be largely successful in several years, so just hang in there. In fact, you will even have a motorcycle! Sacrifices in the short term *do* pay off in the long term. Yes, everyone on the soccer team is a huge jackass. Perhaps talk to someone about it - it might help. Try to be more social, but don't blow all your money. If you're thinking about building speakers, don't do it. Also, your girlfriend will start sucking the life out of you next year. Take the hint and break it off. Oh, and prom wasn't nearly as great as it was made out to be. Go out on a regular date instead and save yourself some $$.

Thanks,

Future Fenixgoon
 

l0cke

Diamond Member
Dec 12, 2005
3,790
0
0
Dear me,

Buy all the guns and ammo you can find!

Try to get at least one .50, I always wanted one of those.

A job might help.

-l0cke