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yes. Not forgiving and then missing out on time with people who are
no longer around. I nodded, not quite knowing what to say to that.
Next, I asked her are you where you thought you would be?
She left out an enthusiastic shout no! My life is so much better than I
could have ever imagined. Im proud of myself for how far Ive come,
and looking back ten years ago I would have not believed Im where I
am today. We drifted off from the interview at this moment, and she
talked about how thankful she is for my parents. What is one event
you would go back to if you could and why? she responded quickly
with Ohhhhhh! and then paused with a blank stare. senior moment,
sorry she chuckled as she tried to recount what she forgot she was
saying. I would go back to the metropolitan opera in New York. Your
father bought us tickets when I was visiting them in New York, and it
was the best evening of my life. I would go back there. Without a
doubt. I smiled, hearing her talk about that with such enthusiasm
made me happy. I couldnt wait to tell my dad when I got home that
was her answer.
I then asked the final questions: What advice would you give me?
And if you could add anything to your life, what would it be? Her
answers pleasantly surprised me. She told me absolutely nothing. That
she is so content with where she is in life, ands he wouldnt change a
thing. She proceeded to tell me the importance of choosing who you
spend the rest of your life with wisely. After dealing with the heartbreak