The book is now focusing on the present as the time for the trip draws closer and closer. By page 60 Nicholas and Micah are in Fort Lauder dale for a few days before their trip officially begins. I am beginning to wonder whether the trip will be a good memory because every now and then Nicholas finds a reason to be ready for disappointment. Micah, on the other hand is a very optimistic person, who is very intelligent, and tries to talk some sense into Nicholas by telling him that life is full of surprises and that he must open his eyes to the rest of the world if he would like to enjoy their trip around the world. However Nick seems to be depressed and in denial, which would make the trip pointless since it was meant for fun with that special person in your life. I hope that the trip does not end up being a disaster.
quote: "You're making a choice. and if it's your choice then accept it, but do not let it control you. In the same way, you can choose to be excited about the trip, that is entirely up to you."
this quote is very inspiring. it really made me stop and think for a second. when I tried to put it in other words I realized that when a person makes a choice, they have to honor that choice, and if it is a tough one you can't let it control you. although this quote is very impressive (coming from Micah, who is a very loud, and seemingly ignorant person) it did not affect Nick the way it did me. That makes me wonder, how he is going to enjoy the trip if he is still so serious?
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