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Katy Perry<\/strong><\/a> is marking the one-year anniversary of her album 143<\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n The singer, 40, took to Instagram on Monday, September 22, to share several behind-the-scenes photos and videos, as well as a heartfelt letter to her fans<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201c1 year ago, 143 came out and I took the weekend to reflect,\u201d Perry wrote in a lengthy caption. \u201cRecords are snapshots of an artist trying to tell their story of where they are now or have been, and hope someone will hear themselves in some of the messages. 143 to me was literally me saying I love you to my fans. Looking back now, I realize it has been all about reconnecting to my fans through these songs and through this wonderful tour that has given me the opportunity to see so many of you again and for the first time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Perry continued, \u201cI am so proud of the community we are and growing to become. History is important, we learn from history, we are reminded of how to and what not to do when we look back. We celebrate the wins and reflect on the losses. All of it is valuable. Let\u2019s hope we get to evolve together for years to come and at the end of it all be proud and at peace with how we tried our best in this imperfect world.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Katy Perry Reacts to Online Hate, Being Treated Like a \u2018Human Pinata\u2019: \u2018I Keep Looking to the Light\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Perry said she\u2019s \u201cproud that I keep on swinging,\u201d and reflected on the ups and downs of her long journey making pop music.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThrough my years in the spotlight, I have been beloved, tested and tried,\u201d she said, adding, \u201cI am blessed to know that there\u2019s always two sides to each coin, and I learn that even when I hit tails, somehow through it all, I keep making my wishes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n She added that her best friend had given her a \u201cframed 19th century book called What Katy Did Next. I\u2019ve never read it, but the title has always stuck with me. That\u2019s the point \u2014 it\u2019s about continuing to move forward, and dream.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n In conclusion, Perry stated, \u201cWhatever comes next, I\u2019m letting it unfold naturally. No forcing, no controlling \u2014 just trusting the angels, the fans, and the music to guide me where I\u2019m meant to go. Please know this: my love for you is unconditional, and I couldn\u2019t do any of this without you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Katy Perry Jokes About Selling Out Madison Square Garden After Backlash: \u2018They Said No Way!\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Perry, who recently split from ex Orlando Bloom<\/strong><\/span><\/a> and has been quietly seeing former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, will take her globe-trotting Lifetimes Tour<\/i> to Europe next month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n