Tal leaves a voicemail to their middle school self.

This episode was written, recorded, and produced by Tal Minear.

Transcript:

Hi Tal. It’s me, from the future. I just  want to leave you a little message, because I know what you need to hear  right now.  You wouldn’t recognize me if we met in person. At this  moment, you think you’re never going to cut your hair short or dye it  something permanent. You think you’re never gonna get a tattoo. Right  now, you’re scared of so many things. Eventually, those things will get a  little less scary.  Don’t get the wrong idea though, future you is  still winging it just as much as always. I don’t think that’s ever gonna  change. We still have a lot in common, though. I know you dream of  having a pet cat - well, I have three of them. I still only wear  converse high tops, or sometimes boots. I still hate red plaid skirts  just as much as always. I’m always still daydreaming - just at work now,  not at school. Those stories you have in your head? They keep coming.  Keep writing them down. Things aren’t great right now for you right now.  You’re not sure it’s gonna be better, but you have so many hopes for  the future nonetheless. And I want you to know to hold on to that hope. Cause you’re not gonna believe where we end up.