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After Almost Losing My Life In 2016, I Made Sure 2017 Was The Best Year Of My Life
At the very end of 2016, I was hit by a drunk driver in Thailand and ended up going through a 4 hour-long plastic surgery that cost over $10,000, which saved my life…
Lying in the hospital bed I realized this was one of the best things that could have ever happened to me, because it made me realize how short and wonderful life was and that I should live every day of my life as if it was my last.
So once I left the hospital, I decided to make the most of every single day I get to spend living my life and… that made 2017 the best year of my life!
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At the end of 2016, I was hit by a drunk driver in Thailand and ended up going through a 4 hour-long plastic surgery that saved my life…
It was one of the best things that could have happened to me, because it made me realize I should live every single day as if it was my last
So once I left the hospital, I decided to make the most of every day I get to spend living my life and…
That made 2017 THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE!
I fulfilled my childhood’s dream and hiked to the basecamp of Mt. Everest
Spent time chilling in the gorgeous deserts of Iran
Went skydiving in New Zealand with some breath-taking views
Got myself into crazy snowstorms motorbiking in India
Had a blast driving over 3,000 kilometers all around Oman
Climbed dozens of mountains and volcanoes
Spent 3 days camping in the so-called “Mars On Earth”
Couldn’t believe my eyes witnessing sunsets like this
Took some of ’em touristy pictures in Hobbiton
Spent 5 days living in the slums of Mumbai
Had some epic corn drinks in South Korea
And simply had an absolute blast living every day as if it was my last!
See it all in the video below!
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Molly Tallmadge 7 years ago
In 2015, my friends mom was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Due to the low chance of survival, she is now traveling the world and beating the odds! She was expected to die last month as it progressed. But she still lives on. My friend is in Peru with her, and it's so beautiful!
JacobLaukaitis (Post author) 7 years ago
Molly, wow! That mom is SO INSPIRING! I wish her all the best and hope that she keeps living her life on her own terms beating all the odds. Forwarrrd!
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John L 7 years ago
I'm still trying to decide if your companion was a human, or a tripod. Of course the skydiving picture is obvious there.
JacobLaukaitis (Post author) 7 years ago
It'd either be friends I'd make on the road or a tripod haha!
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Mixedupste 7 years ago
Wow!! Its great you have done all this but how can you afford to do it??
JacobLaukaitis (Post author) 7 years ago
I have a couple of online businesses that I work on while traveling. Works out quite well :)
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Johnny Šuník 7 years ago
Same here... Last year I was hit by a car and ended up im-mobile for half a year... a big reset both physicaly and mentaly as I re-evaluated all my aims and life goals... after I re-learned how to walk again I am enjoying every step I make more than ever... every step and every day...
JacobLaukaitis (Post author) 7 years ago
Awesome to know that, Johnny! Whatever doesn't kill us, makes us stronger - forwarrrd! :)
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Painted Baer 7 years ago
Good for you! I feel the exact same day about life as you ~ always have! I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2001 ~ the good thing about that was friends actually started doing their bucket lists with me! Funny thing is we are all dying, it is the only guarantee we have in life. Life is so amazing...I could live a thousand lifetimes and still never do everything I would like, but I am working on it... ;-)
JacobLaukaitis (Post author) 7 years ago
Wow, I'm really happy you see everything this way - I'm with you 100%! Let's make the most of our limited time here :)
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SanchaTheSeeker 7 years ago
You are a very inspirational man. You are inspiring others to keep going no matter the obstacle. We are all fighting our own battles whether it is a 10000 word paper or a fight to live, keep going. Thank you for sharing this amazing story!!!
JacobLaukaitis (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you very much for your support - it truly means a lot to me! Good luck with that 10,000 word paper - YOU CAN DO IT!
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Beatz Girl (Erica) 7 years ago
This is amazing! One of my favourites quotes is "sometimes something bad has to happen because you can experience the good" and this is an excellent example of that. I'm so glad your accident gave you the opportunity to go on such amazing adventures. It looks like a dream come true!
JacobLaukaitis (Post author) 7 years ago
Working remotely paid for this :)
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PyroarRanger 7 years ago
That's amazing! I bet you could travel to more places in 2018, and experience amazing places and things!
Molly Tallmadge 7 years ago
In 2015, my friends mom was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Due to the low chance of survival, she is now traveling the world and beating the odds! She was expected to die last month as it progressed. But she still lives on. My friend is in Peru with her, and it's so beautiful!
JacobLaukaitis (Post author) 7 years ago
Molly, wow! That mom is SO INSPIRING! I wish her all the best and hope that she keeps living her life on her own terms beating all the odds. Forwarrrd!
Load More Replies... John L 7 years ago
I'm still trying to decide if your companion was a human, or a tripod. Of course the skydiving picture is obvious there.
JacobLaukaitis (Post author) 7 years ago
It'd either be friends I'd make on the road or a tripod haha!
Load More Replies... Mixedupste 7 years ago
Wow!! Its great you have done all this but how can you afford to do it??
JacobLaukaitis (Post author) 7 years ago
I have a couple of online businesses that I work on while traveling. Works out quite well :)
Load More Replies... Johnny Šuník 7 years ago
Same here... Last year I was hit by a car and ended up im-mobile for half a year... a big reset both physicaly and mentaly as I re-evaluated all my aims and life goals... after I re-learned how to walk again I am enjoying every step I make more than ever... every step and every day...
JacobLaukaitis (Post author) 7 years ago
Awesome to know that, Johnny! Whatever doesn't kill us, makes us stronger - forwarrrd! :)
Load More Replies... Painted Baer 7 years ago
Good for you! I feel the exact same day about life as you ~ always have! I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2001 ~ the good thing about that was friends actually started doing their bucket lists with me! Funny thing is we are all dying, it is the only guarantee we have in life. Life is so amazing...I could live a thousand lifetimes and still never do everything I would like, but I am working on it... ;-)
JacobLaukaitis (Post author) 7 years ago
Wow, I'm really happy you see everything this way - I'm with you 100%! Let's make the most of our limited time here :)
Load More Replies... SanchaTheSeeker 7 years ago
You are a very inspirational man. You are inspiring others to keep going no matter the obstacle. We are all fighting our own battles whether it is a 10000 word paper or a fight to live, keep going. Thank you for sharing this amazing story!!!
JacobLaukaitis (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you very much for your support - it truly means a lot to me! Good luck with that 10,000 word paper - YOU CAN DO IT!
Load More Replies... Beatz Girl (Erica) 7 years ago
This is amazing! One of my favourites quotes is "sometimes something bad has to happen because you can experience the good" and this is an excellent example of that. I'm so glad your accident gave you the opportunity to go on such amazing adventures. It looks like a dream come true!
JacobLaukaitis (Post author) 7 years ago
Working remotely paid for this :)
Load More Replies... PyroarRanger 7 years ago
That's amazing! I bet you could travel to more places in 2018, and experience amazing places and things!
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