After another day has passed, the author wonders about the fleeting nature of time. Like many, she has heard advice on how to make the most of youth, but looking back, she admits that she has not always followed these instructions. Although time cannot be returned, it is important for her to cherish the present moment, and she asserts that she has lived a quite eventful life despite feeling like she lost a couple of decades.
Recently, doctors informed her about the need to start hormone replacement therapy and choose a material for a cane. The author jokes that such statements seem exaggerated because last week she went out twice until four in the morning, which, in her opinion, is normal for young people. She explains sudden hot flashes by saying they are related to diet, not age, noting that she has many advantages if she looks closely.
The author's main conclusion is that she missed time without even realizing it, despite all the warnings. Life presents many circumstances that prevent self-realization. She had various jobs, some of which she kept, but they hindered broader travels and world exploration.
The author recalls friends who emigrated and started a completely new life, calling it an incredible adventure, although she admits that such expeditions can be expensive. She emphasizes that for many people, the future is not predetermined, and they are capable of changing decisions and returning. Despite the desire to set off on a journey, something constantly happened, and she turned down these plans.
She understands that she needs to spread her wings while they can still fly, as difficulties begin with age. However, she offers an alternative: perhaps instead of going to distant lands, she should fulfill an old dream, such as walking the Camino, dancing at the Glastonbury festival, visiting a spa, or treating herself to fine whiskey. She also believes that doing something that improves someone else's life would be even better.
Acknowledging her mistakes, the author hopes to learn lessons from them to live the remaining time with fewer regrets. Ultimately, she decided to follow her own advice and pack her suitcase. Next week, she received many job offers and is now waiting for a suitable partner to appear. She notes that after a long period of solitude, people suddenly appear, and after a long search for a job, excellent offers arrive simultaneously.
The author decides to take action: enjoy life, plan trips, and put herself first, stopping making excuses. She does not want to sit one day wondering 'what if.' Soon she hopes to share stories of her new adventures and calls on readers to do the same.