You
Oh shit, what is this doing here?
This is Jenny Mayer like many of the seven billion mortals on this earth. She lives as if she were immortal
Jenny takes for granted most of the people in her life
Hi mom
Yeah, I heard you called what happened
I just wanted to know how you are. I haven't heard from you in a long time. I'm fine. I'm really good. I just have a lot of work to do
No, I can't I need to work. I'll I'll call you on Saturday. Okay?
Yeah, bye mom Jenny eats the same food every day
Okay, repeat the same words
And worries about the same things
Like the average human being Jenny performs her chores at work as routines without real motivation
Jenny's life is a compilation of little actions. She hasn't dared to do
Either because she thinks it's not the proper attitude or because she believes she's not good enough and fears failing
She always ended up saying things to herself like gosh, this guy comes here every day quite cute
Shit, I have the stain on my shirt. That won't make a good impression
Have you tried it?
The water. Oh shit. No not yet
Hey, I'm John. I'm Jenny. Oh shit. I'm a mess. I'm screwing it all up again
Actually, I'm really late. I'm sorry. I need to go. I'll see you here tomorrow. Oh wait
Unfortunately, I won't be coming here tomorrow. Then see you on another day. Take care
Yes, like the average human being she really thinks she is immortal and that tomorrow will always be there for her
But one day I have to prove her wrong
One day, I actually have to prove you all wrong
Yes, Jenny is dead, but you you are still alive
So as one of the best friends that I really am for you, I
Strongly suggest you live each day as the last one you have. I
Mean, it's clear that one day will be your last
Right
So just face it and live aware of it
Not with morbidity and sadness
But with joy and gratitude because you are alive
Hmm
What would have happened if for example?
Jenny would have applied this simple suggestion
Hi mom, did I wake you up?
I'm fine really good
You know what I'm calling because remember the book you used to read to me in kindergarten the one with the butterflies and the beautiful pictures I
The one that got lost when we moved to Germany remember
Well, anyway, I went to a British bookstore yesterday and guess what I found it again
Oh, I'll go and bring it to you on Saturday. Okay, I'll be here. I'll bake you chocolate cake. Mmm. Yummy
Bye-bye. See you on Saturday
Hey, little fellow, what are you doing here a pickle?
Actually life is not only about what you eat or do but about how much you enjoy it
Gosh this guy comes here every day
He's quite cute. Oh shit. I have a stain on my shirt. That won't make a good impression
Have you tried it? The water? No, not yet
I'm John. I'm Jenny and
Maybe I should wash my hands in the water, right? Thank you for the good advice. No, I didn't mean that
I was about to cool my feet there, but that's a good stuff though. Are you suggesting that?
No, no, no, no. Come on. You will like it
I'll think about it. Good idea. Yeah
Um, are you busy this evening? Yeah, quite a bit. Oh, but why? I thought maybe we could go for dinner.
Hi. Well, I have to eat at some point, right? Yeah. We meet here on the bridge at 8. That's a good idea
Yes, you will always end up dying when your time has come. The real question is how you choose to
use the time that you have left on earth. How much fun are you willing to have? And what risks
are you willing to take for it? Yes, that is completely up to you
As a good friend, I am there somewhere at your back. Yes, when things will not be going as you
wish, you will be as usual desperate or having a petty breakdown thinking, this is it.
Turn to me and ask if this is so. I will tell you that you're wrong, that nothing really matters
outside my touch. I will tell you to dust your boots and keep moving. I haven't touched you yet
