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Thanks. There's a nostalgia in retelling this story. I am no longer sure if it is as genuine - was it really never my dream?

That's what time does to you, the bad experiences are mellowed and the good ones tend to appear even better.

There's a reason you made that decision. :)

I was young and I do not regret things. However, I think there are a couple of lessons to be learnt:

  1. Don't do things to receive medals or win. Do them for fun.
  2. Don't quit if you do not succeed on your first try.