“If I were to say, "this isn't a sacrifice" at this moment, it would reek of a lie...... But I hope I'll be able to really say that in a few years' time.”

“Sorry, I was awash in the nobility of sacrifice. What were you saying?”

“And then, if I die anytime soon, at least they'll be able to say that I led a productive life and did all my work on time. I may be dead, but I'll be up to date in Space, Time, and Motion.”

“I waste at least an hour every day lying in bed. Then I waste time pacing. I waste time thinking. I waste time being quiet and not saying anything because I'm afraid I'll stutter.”

“I'll go get the horse and buggy," you'll say. And I'll say, "But I thought we were taking the hovercraft?”

“In a time when I need a little hope I look at a photo of where I call home and think of the moment I'll have when I go back with my trials and struggles carried in a box able to be let free and turn into achievements and happiness.”