It’s been three years. 

Three years of canceled plans, wasted opportunities and time spent walking on our memories before all of this happened. Luckily, we’re slowly making our own way into making this “new normal setting” a better place to live in. Malls and theme parks are re-opening, progressive face-to-face classes, kids on playgrounds. Goodness, right when it should feel like it's a good day to live.

But it wasn’t easy, right?

Yesterday’s happening won’t disappear just because we were given a tomorrow, like a coffee stain on your white shirt the moment you heard you’ll be stuck at home. 

Some remnants of yesterday will leave a mark. Most of it is hard to move forward from.

And that’s okay. You’ll be okay.

Don’t be too hard on yourself for the things you have no control over. We had enough harshness to last a lifetime, anyway. 

You seem all over the place and don't have any sense of time? Absolutely okay! We can try sticky notes or planners, next time. 

Anxious about your future? That’s normal. Your feelings are valid. 

Feeling alone? Stressed? Burned out? Dear, I can’t blame you. 

The world is a strange place to live in. It's okay to wander especially if we’re suddenly placed in a very unfamiliar disposition. You don't have to know and understand everything. Don't beat yourself up. The resounding voices in your head that tells you of the things you lack and those what ifs and should haves. That constant nods on your failures and flaws. Don't listen to them—your thoughts are lying to you.

You are doing your absolute best right now, no matter how trivial it may seem. You did well with what you knew at that time… at this time. 

Yes, you! You are doing so well. 

So, cheer up little rock star! 

Take whatever you need from here on. I am proud of you and I hope you are, too.