Franchessa Homicile's College English Project

Ode to My 34 Year Old Self

My goal is to encourage and motivate my future self. I want her to remember to keep striving and never be small minded and to be open to what the Universe has to offer. Transcript: Ode to my 34 year old self Dear Future me, you are going to be a successful, rich, and independent femenist who is loving and positive towards others. You’re going to be peaceful and happy. You’ll be healed from your past. You’re going to evolve and grow so much from certain experiences. You’ll be secure and grateful. You’ll hold so many great values such as being adventurous, fearless, consistent and productive. Positivity, honesty, and optimism are also values that you’ll have. You will be the best version of yourself. In order to live a good life as a 34 year old, you must have these values. They’re good to have because they will benefit you a lot in life. You will be happy this way. You will achieve these values by reminding yourself everyday to remain positive, calm, and consistent. Each day, you will remind yourself by writing and practicing daily affirmations.

Little Miss Perfect

My goal is to speak for those who are perfectionists and those who overanalyze life. My goal is to also reach out to those who struggle with self-love and self-acceptance. I want you to remember that your voice matters. Transcript: Little Miss Perfect By: Franchessa Homicile Dear Little Miss Perfect, So much is expected from you. You’re so superficial Your thoughts are so little and shallow. Your daily routines are like an orthodox Your tradition is to exercise, fast, do makeup, and seek validation from others. You’re a people pleaser so you have to do it even though you hate it. You grew up in a family with a history of bad luck. So much misfortune, so much pain. I’m so sorry Little Miss Perfect. Because you were surrounded by people With overbearing pride, You also became arrogant. But you unlearned those flaws. You’re prestigious, you are admired and liked by many. You walk with your head held high. Your shoulders are relaxed and your chest is out. You’re fastidious about the amount of likes and dislikes you get. You’re so concerned about every little detail of yourself. You make sure there are no imperfections. Again, I am so sorry Little Miss Perfect. Because you are so hard on yourself and you struggle with self-love, You try to find it within others. You find it gratifying to be admired by others instead of yourself. This kind of stuff pleases you and it satisfies you. When you present yourself to others, you pretend to be filled With so much zest, life, and energy. But when you’re alone, you live a mundane life. Everyday feels repetitive and boring. Dear Little Miss Perfect, I pray that you grow and flourish. I hope that you learn to heal in the healthiest way possible. I hope that you have the courage to take a step back and recede from reality. I hear you Little Miss Perfect and you matter.