Dear mom,
   When you ask me how I am and I reply with a reassuring 'I'm okay, doing great,' what I really mean is, I don't want you to worry but really, I'm not having a great time. It's not that I'm facing huge trouble or something. It's just that it's so hard to be far from home, with only a few friends and an awkward personality that usually ticks people off. But despite these, I know I can survive. You've made me strong mom. I learned a lot from your own experiences.
Love,
Aldrin.