Fall 1996
Dear Rodrigo,
I know you don't love your Economics class. But I really wish you would pay more attention to the material. Out of all your High School classes, this will be one of the ones which you will benefit the most. The stock market project should be taken seriously as it might be the best thing you learn in High School. Don't argue with me, just get crackin' on those stocks!
And when, during a current events discussion in the same Economics class, you're asked about girls in sports, don't make up a story that sounds like the girl on the wrestling team from Saved by the Bell. You'll hate yourself for it later.
Rodrigo
Thursday, September 18, 2008
February 1989
Dear Rodrigo,
Don't be upset that you're not having a birthday party. It's Summer and you're away from home and from your friends. I know that you already understood that but think about how great it is that you're spending your birthday with your mom and your brothers, together. Two years from now, will be the last time the four of you spend your birthday together. In fact, 1991 will be the last time you celebrate your birthday with both your mom and dad (separately but in the same day). The years that follow, you will not be with your mom on your day. And the ones after that, you won't even see your parents, your brothers, your grandparents... You'll have good times with other people, but not them. The ones that you didn't give importance to on your birthday in 1989. Cherish this moment because you won't forget it.
Rodrigo
Dear Rodrigo,
Don't be upset that you're not having a birthday party. It's Summer and you're away from home and from your friends. I know that you already understood that but think about how great it is that you're spending your birthday with your mom and your brothers, together. Two years from now, will be the last time the four of you spend your birthday together. In fact, 1991 will be the last time you celebrate your birthday with both your mom and dad (separately but in the same day). The years that follow, you will not be with your mom on your day. And the ones after that, you won't even see your parents, your brothers, your grandparents... You'll have good times with other people, but not them. The ones that you didn't give importance to on your birthday in 1989. Cherish this moment because you won't forget it.
Rodrigo