“Sometimes, what feels like the end of an era is really the start of a masterpiece.”
Here’s what they had to say:
1.
“After college, I took a job as an au pair in Switzerland.
Id only been out of the country once and never to Central Europe.
I ended up staying abroad for most of my twenties and thirties.
Ive been to 40 countries and have friends from all over the globe.
The best decision I ever made was to get out of my comfort zone and see the world.”
allistroud78
2.
“I said yes to a date with a guy who had kids.
I loved everything about him after a couple of dates.
“I’ve always wanted to be a midwife but got talked out of it when I was young.
hermione1982
4.
“My uni place fell through, and I ended up at my second choice.
It’s been 22 years, and I’ve never regretted anything for a second.”
psychichawk65
6.
“When I got my class schedule for 9th grade, I had a theater class on there.
I never signed up for theater.
I met my best friend there.
My entire high school years were all focused on my theater classes.
All my friends were from my theater class.
After high school, my best friend moved out of state, and I followed her.
I met my (now ex-) husband there and have 4 amazing kids because of this decision.
We are 54 and still get together twice a year to catch up.”
“When I was in college, an internship was required for my degree.
The company that made me an offer was in a specialized field that I hadn’t ever thought about.
But I enjoyed working for them, and they offered me a full-time job when I graduated.
lyrajayne
8.
“My baby was four months old, and I was going crazy staying at home.
That is where I found my best friends for life.
Nineteen years later, we all travel together, and our daughters have matching tattoos!”
When it was my time to choose, he asked me if I was OK with sitting beside Jack.
Carmen, 41, Florida
10.
“I picked up a second major in college and had to choose an English class.
I picked a freshman-level creative writing class (as a junior) because it seemed the least difficult.
Weve now been together for 13 years, married for 6, and have a beautiful 3-year-old daughter.”
“Decided at the age of 42 to take a mountain bike jumps and drops class.
Days after my injury, I was fired from my job.
Before my accident, many people had suggested that I get my Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
If I hadn’t taken that jumping class, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
Anonymous, 48, Colorado
12.
“Ive lovedThe Lord of the Ringsmovies since they came out.
Watching them and the special features first introduced me to the beauty of New Zealand.
The more I found out, the more wonderful the country seemed.
So I moved there.
Hands down, the best 5 years of my life.”
“When I was 20, I decided to move from a small New England town down to Miami.
I met the other roommate (the guy from the photo), who was absolutely charming and sweet.
We married within two years and were divorced within two years, but I’ll never regret it.
Megan, 41
14.
“I got married at 18, divorced at 21.
I learned early that I never needed to do that shit ever again.
“I took a job in a new city.
Sometimes, what feels like the end of an era is really the start of a masterpiece.”
Anonymous
Hearing these stories, are you reminded of tiny decisions that changed your life?
Inspired to make some changes?I want to hear all about it!
Note: Submissions have been edited for length and clarity.
