29 March 2008

Do You Ever Wonder...

In a feeling sorry for myself, depresso moment, I got thinking...do you ever wonder what your life would be like if you'd done something differently either as a kid or in college or something like that? What if life really was like one of those "Choose Your Own Adventure" books? I mean, think about it, all those things that could have made a huge difference in some way (maybe for the better, maybe for the worse). Things like:

  • Paying more attention in math/science/history class
  • Not majoring in English
  • Majoring in something that actually pays well/is respected
  • Going out of state for undergrad instead of staying here
  • Going to grad school for something more respected than english lit
  • Not dating someone you dated
  • Dating someone you didn't date
  • Going abroad
  • Not going abroad
  • Being more outgoing
  • Not being afraid of what other people think
  • Participating in something new/out of the comfort zone
  • Being happier just with the way things are
  • Realizing a dream when you actually were young enough to do something about it
  • Dropping negative people from your life sooner
  • Realizing those people were negative influences
  • Working out more
  • Eating better
  • Not letting yourself be walked on
  • Following through with something instead of quitting
  • Moving
  • Not moving
  • Saying what you really think instead of letting it fester
Obviously the list could go on and on. I dunno what prompted me on that thought path but it just sort of struck me. I mean, there are so many things that could have changed where we all are right now...I guess some people have a knack for picking better than others.
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Ben said...

So many things that would have changed WHERE we are - but also WHO we are. Don't forget that by changing your experiences, you change some of the things that you've learned, and ultimately, those life lessons have shaped the person you are today, and shape the experiences you're currently having. For instance- if I hadn't dated my college girlfriend (we ultimately broke up), I might have had more fun dating other people, or making more friends..... but then, I wouldn't have stuck around in Michigan afterwards, and I wouldn't have ever met my wife. If I had been more proactive in searching for a job, I wouldn't be here in the MBA program, which I think is going to be great for my career. We all make choices, and ultimately regret some of them, but I think its important to remember the good things/people in your life, and to remember that those things might not still be there for you if you changed even one other choice. We all wonder- just don't let wondering turn to dwelling. There are plenty of us that like you just the way you are, and are happy/lucky to count you as a friend.

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