High school, University, Enjoy life, Career, Marriage, Property, Family. Welcome to my rough list of milestones that my generation have come to experience in their short lives. It's funny to think that not 10 years ago we were all at the same stage. Yet, as I retrospectively look at how we've progressed I can see how our time has been distributed across these milestones. For some, all these points have been fulfilled, whilst for others they have invested their time more heavily in some areas.
I found out earlier this week that the girl that I asked to my year 12 formal recently passed away. Shocked, I zoned off into a 20 minute internal eulogy. I still remember calling her and after the initial greetings the first thing she said was "Why is your voice shaking?". To which I nervously squeak out "Would you like to be my partner to my formal?". The elation of her saying "yes" was instantly reversed when she called back not 5 minutes later saying that she couldn't make it. I can't help but laugh as that was the fondest memory of her. I wonder if she would have laughed if I told her that at her death bed.
With that, I add two slightly more final milestones to the list: Retirement and Death. It's scary to think that I know people who have managed to cross off every item in the list. At my passing, what will be your fondest memory of me?
I found out earlier this week that the girl that I asked to my year 12 formal recently passed away. Shocked, I zoned off into a 20 minute internal eulogy. I still remember calling her and after the initial greetings the first thing she said was "Why is your voice shaking?". To which I nervously squeak out "Would you like to be my partner to my formal?". The elation of her saying "yes" was instantly reversed when she called back not 5 minutes later saying that she couldn't make it. I can't help but laugh as that was the fondest memory of her. I wonder if she would have laughed if I told her that at her death bed.
With that, I add two slightly more final milestones to the list: Retirement and Death. It's scary to think that I know people who have managed to cross off every item in the list. At my passing, what will be your fondest memory of me?
