My son was born somewhat late in my life and I just found myself really feeling like I didn't want to miss out on being a parent and being with him, and not wanting a situation where I was constantly pulled back and forth between being present, and having all these other pressures and considerations
I was taken in by what might be called the Hard Times version of the Communists' advertising or recruiting technique.
I never have plans for the future as you never know how things will turn out.

