4th Interview (Alfred)

Interview with my neighbor Alfred

-Are you satisfied with your life? Do you have any regrets? If you could take back or redo some things in your life, what would they be and why?

I’m satisfied with my life. It’s too late to take anything back, and I’m content with the decisions I’ve made.

-What is your motivation for getting up every day and living your life?

I like to see my grand children and visit them. I like waking up to my wife’s company and cooking.

-What does it mean to live a meaningful life and why do you think so?

When you’re just happy with all the choices you’ve made throughout the day and to have something to live for.

-In your perspective was your life meaningful? Why or why not?

I think my life was meaningful. I’ve worked very hard. Ever since I was a little boy I was working trying to support my family. I still walk around the house and try to keep myself busy.

-What have you learned from your life? What would be your most important life lesson that if you could, you would 'warn' or pass on to others?

To floss.

-Can you think back to when you were younger? Was your life everything you expected it to be?

I think the times were so different back then so we didn’t have many expectations so I just basically lived my life trying to get ahead by taking steps.

-What is your perspective about death? Are you afraid to die? Do you believe in an eternal after life? Do you believe you’re after life is a happy place?

I’m not afraid to die. I approach death with open arms because I feel fulfilled with the way I lived my life. I view death as an eternal resting place with a smile on my face.

-Would you trade your life at this moment in time with a younger person? Why or why not?

If the person was a young adult with a lot of money, than I think I would. If it was any other situation, I wouldn’t take it. With education comes money. With money comes opportunities. With opportunities comes happiness.