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Would you alter your timeline?
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I hate to break it to you, but that's unlikely.
When you're 50 in the US, you have a little less than 30 springs left on average. a few more if you live in a country with a functional healthcare system.
Think about it: when you turn 50, you'll only get to say "summer is coming" 30 times. Merry Chrismas or Happy New Year to your family 30 times. Or "I'll do it next year" 30 times. And when you're 50, you know 30 years pass quickly.
And that's if the big C or COVID or something equally stupid doesn't get you first.
To the OP: enjoy your youth while you can. It'll be over before you know it. Trust me on this one.
Hate to break it to you but that’s unlikely too.
There won’t be 30 more Springs when the endless Summer arrives.