CHAPTER 5: Familia – the reasons behind it, how to explain it to others, and our ambitious visions for a fresh start!
At the same time, my workout companion had already added 6.5cms to his height, making him 178cms tall, which is 5’10. Observing him, imagining myself at 5’9, gave me a glimpse of how I would appear when standing. My flatmate was also increasing his height alongside me, while our gym buddy’s roommate, who was more experienced in life and Limb Lengthening, was having a different approach known as cross lengthening. He had completed his first segment and was now undergoing the second. The four of us were on the ground floor, with more individuals on the upper floors who had become like family to me. We shared our stories, experiences, tips, and tricks, discussing our reasons for choosing this procedure – some due to confidence issues, some for marriage, some for career advancement. In my case, it encompassed various reasons, from my legs not reaching the ground while riding a bike to the more obvious desire to enhance my appearance and status in the community. We also exchanged thoughts on the explanations we had prepared to share with our friends and family regarding the sudden increase in height. My preferred explanation seemed a bit far-fetched. I had decided to attribute my growth from 5’7″ to 5’9″ to rigorous workouts, growth hormone supplements, and perhaps a few steroid injections. While some might find it believable, others might not. I am still uncertain. If any reader has a better suggestion, feel free to share it in the comments.
Once this journey concluded, each of us had different plans for the future. Some would return to their previous routines, while others would embark on entirely new paths. I belonged to the latter group. I planned to relocate to a new city, start afresh. Since I worked from home and had never met my office colleagues, I had no need to change that aspect. My strategy involved meeting my close friends after about two years, narrating the mentioned tale, and seamlessly reintegrating into my former life. The uncertainty of how it would unfold is what makes contemplating these ideas so thrilling – the unknown, the adventure, the opportunity to mold our identities as we wish. Having gone to great lengths to enhance my quality of life, I believed I wouldn’t fall short in any other aspect. The future could be challenging or rewarding, but definitely not dull. It signifies a complete reset for me in my mid-20s. It’s time to seize control of my destiny.
