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Finish the Sentence: Montreal

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A wild week in Montreal, my first visit of what would turn into a half dozen over the next 18 months. My adventures were centered around the marriage of two friends, leading to big nights out and a wonderful wedding. There’s also the folks I met on a later trip. People define my Montreal, both the locals and the visitors I met.



Marilyn
I am inspired by: Mountains, water, music, and interesting people
I regret: The parts of the world I haven't seen yet, and probably never won't
Today I am grateful for: Being alive, feeling blessed with family, work and travel

Rob
I am inspired by: Music
I regret: Not asking my wife on a date when I first met her six years ago
Today I am grateful for: Everything in the present, and everything that the future will bring

Aaron
I am inspired by: Cooking, Navy SEALS, and people who overcome great obstacles to succeed.
I regret: Lacking initiative at times, and not having pursued marine biology
Today I am grateful for: Having the most wonderful family, friends, and girlfriend in the whole world.


Lili
I am inspired by: Magic
I regret: Never dying my hair pink
Today I am grateful for: My friends

Olivier
I am inspired by: This discussion
I regret: Not being able to drink with you
Today I am grateful for: Meeting you

John
I am inspired by: People who are passionate
I regret: Some of the things I'll probably do tonight
Today I am grateful for: Being surrounded by people I like


Neil
I am inspired by: Our human capacity
I regret: Not getting on with my grandfather better before he died
Today I am grateful for: My wife Amanda, for carrying our child

Amanda
I am inspired by: Mike
I regret: Not taking care of the dress situation at my wedding!
Today I am grateful for: Possibility

Michelle
I am inspired by: My sister, and my mother
I regret: Putting my husband through some bad times, it was unfair to him
Today I am grateful for: Everything we have


Alex
I am inspired by: Kindness
I regret: Impatience
Today I am grateful for: Sunshine

Matty
I am inspired by: People willing to fight for the truth
I regret: Not going away to university
Today I am grateful for: All the good people in my life

Jill
I am inspired by: My friends, who inspire me to make the right choices
I regret: Every time I eat
Today I am grateful for: The opportunity to be alive


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