Don't forget old lessons

A Short Reminder to Myself

Hello me,

I thought I'd say hi since I know that the beginning of the semester is always a hard transition period for you, so don't be surprised if you have a few bad days. This semester you have the exciting opportunity to study abroad! This means that you will be making a lot of new friends and that there will be many new opportunities to try. It's all very exciting. However, a word of caution: don't overdo it.

You have left home in order to see new horizons and experience things that you wouldn't have if you had remained in Iowa. But in your excitement do not forget the knowledge you already possess. For years now you have learned how to listen to your body and to respect its limits. As you hang out with new friends and explore a new part of the world, remember that your body requires rest and more sleep than others. Everyone's body functions differently and you have observed and adjusted until you found a routine that left you feeling happy, healthy, and active. Return as soon as possible to the habits of that routine so that you are at your best for the rest of this semester and are able to enjoy Hong Kong.

Yours truly,
Me




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