Speak for Yourself! (haven't heard That in awhile, have ya? lol)

My life has been more amazing than I ever dreamed.

I became the first person in my family to graduate university. (for example my grandpa was the school custodian at my elementary). I became the career that I dreamed of as a child.

I got recruited to work in California. I got an apartment online and a car with my job contract and 0 money, and drove out there- my first time out west. Age 21.

I bought a house with another teacher at age 24.

I flipped it for a six figure profit by Selling when everyone was buying.

I retired at age 38. My husband started adulting with his money when we met and retired at age 48.

I've lived in Europe, Hawaii, and the beach.

I've done a bunch of Bucket list things and am about to engage on another 3 or 4 year stint living abroad.

I've learned at least a beginner level of 7 languages, learned to play 3 instruments, tried tons of different hobbies from dance, to sports, to artsy stuff.

It's beyond my wildest dreams.

I've had my struggles- I have celiac disease (no cure, shorter life span, etc) and I suffered every kind of abuse from my parents and a neighbor when I was young. But that only made me work harder to achieve my goals.