make my family and friends proud

...but I’d like to DO something with my life that’s really worth bragging about for them. I think my career choice would do it. Me being a nurse, and dedicating myself to being a GOOD one, would be something they’d be proud of. I think they’d also be pretty thrilled if I finally submitted something I’ve written to be published. Mostly, though, I just endeavour to be a good person, to not hurt anyone intentionally, to be there when I’m needed, to be honest and kind and unselfish, to make them laugh… It sounds ridiculously trite, I know, but I’d like to be all of the things that THEY are that make me proud to call them my family and friends.

because they deserve not to feel ashamed while thinking of me…