Accepting a job in the Diplomatic Service in The Gilbert & Ellice Isles in the early 1970s .

Supporting my first love through her problems.

Listening to a nurse colleague who warned me I was on the threshold of developing type 2 diabetes.

Winning the jackpot on the lottery despite competing every week for over 25 years.

Realising my first fiancée was a narcissist and getting out before I got so hurt.

Having a quiet wedding,in Barbados instead of the large traditional family one,which just lead to problems with most of my in- laws still, 34 years on.