I think my biggest shock was when I figured out I was older than my father could ever be. It did cause me to realize how precious life was and I don't think I've taken a day for granted since. No matter how bad I feel or how lousy my mood is, I try to find one thing to smile about and do one act of kindness daily. Those two things make even a really rotten day seem just a little better.
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Army/embassy brat - traveled too much to mention
Moved here from SF Bay Area (East Bay)
"There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein
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