A short phone call to the 2036 me

On the occasion that 2 of my supervisors asked me in the next 10 years who I will become, I want to take this as a topic to clear the dust off my blog.

The question was first mentioned by my line manager during the team meeting. Due to the time constraint, my answer was a short, minimal sentence: "still alive". Life is an open book that contains a plethora of twists. The risk I can think of is the end.

When I am releasing these sentences, it means the question was mentioned again by my previous supervisor in the same day. Contrastingly, there is no time-bound this time, but my laziness. Luckily, I have had my answer uttered in words. Consequently, I just need to adapt; no brainstorm needed much.

1. Maybe I already have acquired a degree of higher education, just don't know what it will be, either research or coursework is fine, as long as it can bring true value, not just for show. From that studying time, I can polish a sharper mind that will boost my critical thinking and growth mindset. Acquiring some IT skills to automate manual recurring tasks will be a plus.

2. At the age of 40, I hope I have no signs of alzheimer. This may require me a decent physical and mental condition. For the physical part, I wish that I still have elastic muscles and joints, in addition to a strong and durable heart (beat). Maybe at that age, I can complete an ultra trail 50km within 8 hours safe and sound, or finish my 2nd Fm 42km. The next part is mental condition, I hope I can be fluent in more than 3 languages and be applicable for working and travelling. I manifest myself can use Dusch, Japanese, Chinese (both Mandarin and Cantonese), Korean, and Thai. And of course, able to read foreign books.

3. I can continue to write blogs in multiple languages, or restart the dropped-off podcast.

4. That 40s me will still be working and have purpose, joy in my work. That I may have his position in society, even without a glamorous title. The future me can also have a core domain knowledge and transferable skills to be a able to survive.

5. My future passport will be stamped with a myriad of countries.

6. I can change lovers like changing clothes ☺️. I hope my current unintentional single status will be paid off.

7. Of course, I will still have qualified and reciprocal networks and connections when I am in need, and when they are in need.

On the other hand, in a plethora of future visions, if the future I cannot leave until 2036, that's totally fine. Life goes on. I have been a lucky person for the whole of my life and have tried a lot of things and acquired some achievements, though small. No matter how many times my efforts are rejected, I know I have tried my best; it is trust I just don't reach the standard of others. I'm proud of you.

So let's wrap up the letter now, and see how far I can go.