Life is short and unpredictable, so it is a good practice to accomplish things and have new experiences as often as you can. It may seem like something is out of your reach or you just don't have the time to chase after your dreams, but don't let things like work stop you from doing them.
These folks prove that hard work and determination will pay off when you are going after something you truly want.
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“My cousin’s 94-year-old grandfather skydived for the first time the other day and loved every minute of it!”
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“Finally graduated last weekend! It took me a good 6 years, but look where I am now! Don’t stop dreaming and believe in yourself.”
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“I’ve been told I dress ‘weird’ or ‘strange’ before, but I’m finally feeling happy enough to ignore those comments and just be me.”
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“Part of my journey to self-love and health transformation was to accept my dad-bod.”
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“My son ran to my grandfather with dementia and hugged him, and he said to me: ’I really love this kid, I’m glad he’s here.’”
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“After 64 years, my dad followed his dreams and got his first book published!”
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“I was losing my hair due to anxiety. Here’s my first hairless picture, I’m still worthy of happiness.”
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“This is the first time my son met my quadriplegic grandfather.”
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“My friend’s dad got a tattoo of his 18 y/o son’s comic art. ”
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“This guy on my flight is looking out the window with binoculars from the aisle.”
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“I had this ring custom-made for myself.”
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“I am 34 years old, and my mom is 69 years old. We spent the weekend together and walked away with matching sparkly sneakers.”
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“Finally pregnant with a healthy baby after a few years of loss and infertility.”
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“Best ’joke’ gift I ever bought. I got a set of adult bibs online to make fun of my wife for spilling food on herself, and now I wear them all the time.”
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“Changing out my skinny jeans for proper ’90s jeans made me smile today! That’s what I like!!!”
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“Couldn’t help but snap a picture of this man at the Art Institute. Spoke to him a little later and he said he designed and knit the cardigan himself.”
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“I’m an adult with bills and stuff, but I totally just bought these for myself.”
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“Sometimes I wear my panda hat to work. This is what it looks like to everyone walking into the library.”
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“Found my biological dad and family after searching for 35 years! 72 hours ago, I was an only child. Now, I have a brother and 2 sisters!”
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“You’d never know I wear a suit every day by looking at my lunch.”
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“This is not groundbreaking, and it’s not that well-constructed, but it is totally, unabashedly ’me’ and that is the reason why I sew.”
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“We have become THAT couple”
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“Just finished my chemotherapy treatment and I’m cancer free.”
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“Don’t have a lot of people to tell, but I got engaged today. So excited for what’s next. ”
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“Baby Zoe, my mom finally agreed to let us have our first family dog. A dream of mine has finally come true after 22 years.”
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“At 50, I got my hair, makeup, and wardrobe done for the first time ever last week. I’ve never looked so put together!”
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“After 20 years of being married, the best advice I can give you is to marry your best friend.”
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“Can’t take my eyes off this hair.”
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“Mama has always dreamed of seeing the Grand Canyon. Today, she did!”
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“After years of tooth pain and hiding my smile, I got dentures!”
