It is the year 2023. After four years of complaining about long nights of chemistry, I am graduating alongside all of the people who made my college experience what it is. It is a bittersweet moment, but we are all excited to see where our lives will take us. For years, I thought that I would continue on to law school, but instead, I have found a chemical engineering job that I love and work that excites me. I am happy.

It is the year 2030. I have decided to go to law school, a dream of mine since I was seven years old. Before this, I decide to take some time to travel with my husband. My dream is to see as much of the world as I can and to experience new cultures. We travel all throughout Europe, going beyond just the “touristy” spots. I have checked so many countries and sites off of my bucket list and I have seen things that I never thought I would see. We are happy.

It is the year 2040. It’s a busy Saturday for my family. My husband and I are driving our three children to games and practices and tournaments. I had always enjoyed having my dad as a coach when I was younger, so my husband and I each coach a team. After a long but fun day, we take our children for ice cream to celebrate the wins and have a nice night as a family. Next weekend, we will go to our beach house in Cape May and bring our dog along with us. My family is happy.

It is the year 2055. My last child has left for college and I finally pursue my dream of practicing law pro bono. After years of watching people who do not have enough money to hire a lawyer and who do not understand the legal system get taken advantage of, I know that I have to do something to help them. I am working with immigrants who are unable to find fair representation in America. It is rewarding to be able to see the impact that I am making on someone else’s life and to try to give them a better life. I have also started to give piano lessons, another thing that I have always wanted to do. I am able to make other people happy.

It is the year 2070. I have retired but I still do some pro bono work on the side. We now have grandchildren and my husband and I spend the summers at our beach house with our children and their families. We still travel, and we are continuing to explore places that we’ve never been to, although we can’t help but continue to go back to France. I can say without doubt that I have lived a happy life.