Write the future you a letter/email

lumberjim · 10-09-2009, 01:42 PM

I had the idea to have my kids write themselves a letter to be opened at some future date as a school project. Then it occurred to me that a website that did emails this way might be a way to make money at it.....

so, as is true of every idea i get like this.....it's already being done. I googled and found FutureMe.org

This is a very simple blank sheet of paper type of email with a delivery date and a place to put your email. I thought maybe having a questionnaire or two or some templates available would be the way to do it....

Shawnee123 · 10-09-2009, 01:49 PM

You know, I did this once...I have a vague recollection what it was about, but I don't remember the details. I can't wait to get my email!

SteveDallas · 10-09-2009, 03:27 PM

Dear Steve,
Don't be such a self-righteous know-it-all about that decision I made. It seemed like a good idea at the time based on the information I had.
Love,
Steve

sexobon · 10-11-2009, 02:23 AM

I'm going to send myself an email to be opened in the future and then add myself to my blocked senders list; because, I've moved on.

SamIam · 10-11-2009, 10:20 AM

What if you have multiple personality disorder? Which personality should do the writing and which should be the recipient? Or should all of us write to just one personality? Maybe only one personality should do all the writing. What if I get cured and the personality I wrote to no longer exists? Should I open the letter anyway? Please advise - Sleepless in the Four Corners

lumberjim · 10-11-2009, 10:28 AM

http://www.futureme.org/public.php?id=811677

some of the letters are fun to read

Clodfobble · 10-11-2009, 03:24 PM

That was a great letter, LJ. I like that chick.

There was another one I read, that I didn't think to save the link to, where the girl had chosen to write it to her current boyfriend instead of herself. And you could just tell from the general tone and maturity level that there's absolutely no way she'll still be dating this dude two years from now. Long after he and this chick have split up, and he's had like five girlfriends since then, he's gonna open this random email and things are gonna be awwwwwkwaarrrrd.

skysidhe · 10-11-2009, 08:03 PM

Dear Future me.

I know you'll forget where you put this 'future me note' so I though I'd be clever and I've include a reminder of where you can find it.

ps. Also please remember to take your memory vitamins.

joke

monster · 10-11-2009, 09:53 PM

When I was a sprog, we only worried about what the future us would think of us when we had our photos taken -must look good- and that was stressful enough.

Occasionally, we buried time capsules, but usually not very personal ones.

Now... so much more. This and every other one of my posts will probably be avaialable to future me and my descendants. Do I need to write me a letter? No. I'm pretty open about me and my hopes for the future (such as they are) here and elsewhere. I don't need to receive an email in the future reminding me of all the things i failed to achieve.

Should I have my kids write themselves a letter? It sounds like a great idea, but I think only as a never-to-actually-be-recieved thing. Or a 50 year project. Kids (well mine anyway) have unrealistically high expectations of themselves, the really don't need reminding that they didn't/won't realize all of their dreams as a vulnerable young adult.

ZenGum · 10-11-2009, 10:59 PM

Buy milk.

Message to arrive at 4.15pm today.

lumberjim · 10-11-2009, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monster

When I was a sprog, we only worried about what the future us would think of us when we had our photos taken -must look good- and that was stressful enough.

Occasionally, we buried time capsules, but usually not very personal ones.

Now... so much more. This and every other one of my posts will probably be avaialable to future me and my descendants. Do I need to write me a letter? No. I'm pretty open about me and my hopes for the future (such as they are) here and elsewhere. I don't need to receive an email in the future reminding me of all the things i failed to achieve.

Should I have my kids write themselves a letter? It sounds like a great idea, but I think only as a never-to-actually-be-recieved thing. Or a 50 year project. Kids (well mine anyway) have unrealistically high expectations of themselves, the really don't need reminding that they didn't/won't realize all of their dreams as a vulnerable young adult.

well,.....

in all probability, 10 years from now.....that rash will have cleared up....

so...you've go that going for you.

monster · 10-14-2009, 11:29 PM

no, it won't

fucker never clears up.....

anonymous · 11-12-2009, 11:58 PM

Used to be one of the rotten ones and he liked you for that.
Used to be one of the rotten ones and he liked you for that.
Used to be one of the rotten ones and I liked you for that.

Now you're all gone got your make-up on and you're not coming back.
Can't you come back?

Used to be one of the rotten ones and I liked you for that.
Used to be one of the rotten ones and I liked you for that.
Used to be one of the rotten ones and I liked you for that.

Now you're all gone got your make-up on and you're not coming back.

Bleaching your teeth, smiling flash, talking trash, under your breath.
Bleaching your teeth, smiling flash, talking trash, under your breath.
Bleaching your teeth, smiling flash, talking trash, under your breath.
Bleaching your teeth, smiling flash, talking trash, under my window.

Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me.
Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me.
Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me.
Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me.
Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me.
Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me.
Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me.
Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me.
Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me.
Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me.
Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me.
Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me.
Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me.

Park that car, drop that phone.
Park that car, dream about me.
Park that car, drop that phone.
Park that car, dream about me.
Park that car, drop that phone.

Used to be one of the rotten ones and I liked you for that.
Now you're all gone got your make-up on and you're not coming back.

Sundae · 11-13-2009, 07:49 AM

Dear me,

You're still alive to read this - you go girl!
Just hope you're grateful for everything I'm doing right now for your benefit. I got you where you are today. Yeah, soz if it's a bit grim.

Love me.

Sundae · 11-13-2009, 07:54 AM

It's a good idea, though. I might write a real one on FutureMe when I've had a think...
On the flip side - there's a book out at the mo called Dear Me: Letter to my 16 Year Old Self (Amazon link). British names, so might not interest everyone on here. But I might ask for it for Christmas.

Not because there's a certain Torchwood actor in it or anything.
No.
Well, there was this wonderful quote from Julian Clary as well, "It's hard to swallow, but in a few years time you will swan around in black rubber consuming men like After Eight Mints."

10-09-2009, 01:42 PM	#1
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Write the future you a letter/email I had the idea to have my kids write themselves a letter to be opened at some future date as a school project. Then it occurred to me that a website that did emails this way might be a way to make money at it..... so, as is true of every idea i get like this.....it's already being done. I googled and found FutureMe.org This is a very simple blank sheet of paper type of email with a delivery date and a place to put your email. I thought maybe having a questionnaire or two or some templates available would be the way to do it.... __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

10-09-2009, 01:49 PM	#2
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	You know, I did this once...I have a vague recollection what it was about, but I don't remember the details. I can't wait to get my email! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-11-2009, 10:28 AM	#6
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	http://www.futureme.org/public.php?id=811677 some of the letters are fun to read __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

10-11-2009, 03:24 PM	#7
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	That was a great letter, LJ. I like that chick. There was another one I read, that I didn't think to save the link to, where the girl had chosen to write it to her current boyfriend instead of herself. And you could just tell from the general tone and maturity level that there's absolutely no way she'll still be dating this dude two years from now. Long after he and this chick have split up, and he's had like five girlfriends since then, he's gonna open this random email and things are gonna be awwwwwkwaarrrrd. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

10-11-2009, 09:53 PM	#9
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	When I was a sprog, we only worried about what the future us would think of us when we had our photos taken -must look good- and that was stressful enough. Occasionally, we buried time capsules, but usually not very personal ones. Now... so much more. This and every other one of my posts will probably be avaialable to future me and my descendants. Do I need to write me a letter? No. I'm pretty open about me and my hopes for the future (such as they are) here and elsewhere. I don't need to receive an email in the future reminding me of all the things i failed to achieve. Should I have my kids write themselves a letter? It sounds like a great idea, but I think only as a never-to-actually-be-recieved thing. Or a 50 year project. Kids (well mine anyway) have unrealistically high expectations of themselves, the really don't need reminding that they didn't/won't realize all of their dreams as a vulnerable young adult. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-09-2009, 03:27 PM	#3
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Dear Steve, Don't be such a self-righteous know-it-all about that decision I made. It seemed like a good idea at the time based on the information I had. Love, Steve

10-11-2009, 02:23 AM	#4
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	I'm going to send myself an email to be opened in the future and then add myself to my blocked senders list; because, I've moved on.

10-11-2009, 10:20 AM	#5
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	What if you have multiple personality disorder? Which personality should do the writing and which should be the recipient? Or should all of us write to just one personality? Maybe only one personality should do all the writing. What if I get cured and the personality I wrote to no longer exists? Should I open the letter anyway? Please advise - Sleepless in the Four Corners

10-11-2009, 08:03 PM	#8
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Dear Future me. I know you'll forget where you put this 'future me note' so I though I'd be clever and I've include a reminder of where you can find it. ps. Also please remember to take your memory vitamins. joke

10-11-2009, 10:59 PM	#10
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Buy milk. Message to arrive at 4.15pm today. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

10-14-2009, 11:29 PM	#12
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	no, it won't fucker never clears up..... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-12-2009, 11:58 PM	#13
anonymous Operations Operative Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: in hiding Posts: 578	Used to be one of the rotten ones and he liked you for that. Used to be one of the rotten ones and he liked you for that. Used to be one of the rotten ones and I liked you for that. Now you're all gone got your make-up on and you're not coming back. Can't you come back? Used to be one of the rotten ones and I liked you for that. Used to be one of the rotten ones and I liked you for that. Used to be one of the rotten ones and I liked you for that. Now you're all gone got your make-up on and you're not coming back. Bleaching your teeth, smiling flash, talking trash, under your breath. Bleaching your teeth, smiling flash, talking trash, under your breath. Bleaching your teeth, smiling flash, talking trash, under your breath. Bleaching your teeth, smiling flash, talking trash, under my window. Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone. Park that car, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone. Park that car, dream about me. Park that car, drop that phone. Used to be one of the rotten ones and I liked you for that. Now you're all gone got your make-up on and you're not coming back.

11-13-2009, 07:49 AM	#14
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Dear me, You're still alive to read this - you go girl! Just hope you're grateful for everything I'm doing right now for your benefit. I got you where you are today. Yeah, soz if it's a bit grim. Love me. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-13-2009, 07:54 AM	#15
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	It's a good idea, though. I might write a real one on FutureMe when I've had a think... On the flip side - there's a book out at the mo called Dear Me: Letter to my 16 Year Old Self (Amazon link). British names, so might not interest everyone on here. But I might ask for it for Christmas. Not because there's a certain Torchwood actor in it or anything. No. Well, there was this wonderful quote from Julian Clary as well, "It's hard to swallow, but in a few years time you will swan around in black rubber consuming men like After Eight Mints." __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

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