I explored the underwater world for the first time.

I watched someone win a Galápagos Islands cruise trip on Wheel of Fortune many years ago, and visiting the islands had become a dream of mine ever since.

I watched someone win a Galápagos Islands cruise trip on Wheel of Fortune many years ago, and visiting the islands had become a dream of mine ever since.
I was let go from my job that day.

While I would’ve loved to make a living out of doing things I enjoyed—traveling, playing music, and writing—it wouldn’t have kept a roof over my head. Instead, I found a job I could tolerate so that it can grant me the financial means to pursue my creative outlets.