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Diego started to see himself as Joseph’s uncle, in a cycle of
endless work and productivity which ended with his own death.
It is at this moment when Diego finally realized that enough was
enough. He finally learned that there was something more important
than trying to save up for an enjoyable future, enjoying your life
right now because you may not know what will happen to you in the
future. “I have finally learned” Diego started to speak up “that
I should finally get a life. From now on, I will no longer waste my
time on something so meaningless like exams and give my life a real
meaning that defines me as a person. I have truly changed. Thank
you, Joseph, for opening my eyes”. Joseph smiles with happiness
that his friend has learned something from him even though that
said friend is supposed to be his teacher.

“I suggest you should start with heading home now and
take a good night's sleep for once friend” Joseph adviced.
“Then I will be heading off now, bye” replied Diego.

“Bye” Joseph answered back as Diego walks away.
Diego went back home, greeted his mother nicely, walked
up the stairs to his empty bedroom where he threw himself on to
the bed, looking forward to the fun waiting for him tomorrow. From
that day on, Diego’s life changed. He started to have fun and
became a more happy and relaxed individual. He seemed to find
out about the meaning of life and feels as if he was currently at the
best version of himself. Life was great for him...for a time. Soon
Diego’s grades took dive into the abyss without him caring or even
knowing. When college came along, he fell the admission because