Regretted Futures

If you could talk to your future self and ask for guidance what would you ask for?

Regret. What in my life will I regret? It is so easy to be swept away by the positives that sometimes you need to reel yourself back in. I have been out of the country for 3 years. Did I ruin my relationships? I will be out another 3. Will I miss the important birthdays, Christmas' and weddings that make a difference? Am I missing out on relationships with the people I love? Will I regret being a military spouse? Will I regret waiting to have kids? Will my family know my kids? Will I regret becoming a teacher?

Moving to Italy, Getting married, these are exciting worthwhile things! It sounds wonderful! BUT what am I trading for these experiences? My relationships take a toll and will it ever be not worth the cost?


So dear knowledgeable future self,

Is traveling the world worth missing out on so much? Will I still have the same friends and family when I return? Will I ever return? Or could I regret this life I have chose to live?