Day 11, 12, 13

Day 11 — A Deceased person you wish you could talk to

I would love to talk to my popo again if I could.

Dear PoPo,

You were the only grandparent I've ever known and ever really had. I was young when you passed away, and I never truly knew how to communicate with you. I'm sorry I couldn't spend time with you since we were usually in different countries... I heard that you picked my Chinese name, and honestly, I love it! It's so different from the other names other people have (no one else has it, I'm sure) and it just sounds amazing to me! I wish I could get to know you a little more, and perhaps pick up Cantonese so that I can speak to you. I've heard of all the hardship you've been through all your life, and it is not easy to raise 8 kids. I respect you and your never-giving-up spirit.

Even though I don't know you quite well, I love you.

Love,
Candice/shanxia

Day 12 — The person you hate most/caused you a lot of pain

Dear person I USED to hate most,

I don't hate you anymore. Hate takes up so much energy, and I'm not sure I want to spend that energy on you. I honestly cannot be bothered about you, and even if you appear in front of me, I am pretty sure I will treat you like you are invisible. Goodbye, hatred; goodbye, you.

Sincerely,
Cand

Day 13 — Someone you wish could forgive you

Honestly, I can't think of one person I want to ask forgiveness for. I have certainly made a ton of mistakes but none of them are that serious... I guess. Or I just can't remember...