As a child I think everything we read influences something of almost hero worship in a character making us wish to be like that character. Sing like an angel the tune heard on radio, a teacher able to enthrall you into a subject, so many factors influence a young mind.
Enter adulthood we recognize basic needs food and a home, road takes each one down many paths in achieving an end to our needs.
Glad you have encountered surprises and found happiness along the way.
Thank you so much @joanstewart for your interesting questions for this contest. This has given me a lot of thought about who I am and reminded me to treasure all the great opportunities that life brings to me 😊
Good to stop and think about every so often throughout life, we tend to get wrapped up in the now and seldom take stock as to whether it truly is what we want. Keep having fun that is the main thing.