This whole thing opened my eyes. You take time for granted

we do indeed. I often wonder if I am using my time in a way that I will be pleased with later. Often I feel as though I am just existing rather than living. A friend of mine recently got diagnosed with inoperable cancer of some sort and the clock is ticking. Lots of us that knew the guy feel as though this was a real eye opener for us because he, just like a lot of us, was just going through the daily motions and putting things off.... and now he isn't going to get to do those things.

Hopefully this bad experience of yours has encouraged you to make changes for the better.