Sincerely, Me

Oh, young me, if only you knew.

I can’t believe I even used to be like this. What a brat I was. I got this letter after leaving eighth grade, which by the way you made an absolutely terrible musical project. I don’t know what told me to wait for the full 5 years, but here I am. I’m in high school now, it’s much of the same but harder. Don’t worry, Morning Dew is at least still your friend, I’m sure you’ll be glad to know that.

To think I hated mares so much I got a stallionfriend. Ha… I guess some things never change huh? Now I’m more concerned about your reverence for popular electronic music, the older, harder stuff is so much better.

But you know, a lot can change in 5 years. I suppose I’m living proof.

After all… I mean I’m a mare now. I’m sure you hated that, little Rose. You hated a lot, which is why I’m busy scratching a few things out. Maybe it’s erasing the past, but I feel it’s more like renouncing who I used to be in a way.

Also, you now have a special somepony, one I met shortly after my 12th birthday. It only became official earlier this year, I love him a lot. I hope you’ll forgive me for picking up a trans stallion.

I suppose I should explain why I joined the dark side. Really I just saw enough stallions in dresses that I wanted to be like them, and then I realized I wanted to be a mare in a dress instead. Morning Dew was a little tenacious about the whole thing, but I’m lucky to still have him as a friend.

I mean, I don’t have too many, I’ll take what I can get.

You will be pleased to know I haven’t given up music though.

In fact, not only have I not given up music, but I’m also in a band. I’m the drummer, and we’ve done a show or two. In fact, your parents will think you’re a natural at the instrument. It’s something I’m super good at, and I can’t wait to get better and better. I don’t think I ever want to not be in a band again. Plus it’ll help me be remembered, by more people than just my family. It’s not like I want kids.

I produce my own stuff too, and it’s lightyears better than what you used to make. Read up on enough music theory and it turns out you absorb it. Hyperfixations help.

Speaking of which, turns out AD/HD has nothing to do with being smart. I’m hyperactive and only have selective memorization. I’ve gotten used to it.

I suppose here comes the point where I tell myself what I want to do in 5 years. Well, I don’t really know. Maybe have an album out, continue performing with my band, go to college, I don’t really know. I’m sure I’ll figure it out, I’ve got 5 years to do so. I just want to make music and attend school.

Sincerely, Rose