0 Life can change tremendously in just a year

Today I saw a friend from high school. After senior year, we went with our own way and stopped contacting each other. Something about her was different. She had the same hair, same kind of clothing style, but her smile was different.  Did I mentioned that she also had a baby?! WHAT?!
I haven't seen her for only a year. Last time I talked to her, she was single. She used to drink and smoke but now she is a mom! We did a little catching up at this food court. She is now married and recently gave birth to a baby girl.

Me: "Wow, look at you! You used to party like an animal and now you quit drinking and smoking" "AND YOU'RE A MOM!"

Her: "Well, it was because of all the drinking and partying that I became a mom...." "I hooked up with this guy and got pregnant. We decided to get married and here we are."

Me: "You're only a year older than me... I'm still like a kid"

Her: "haha I think everything was meant to be. I finally stopped drinking and smoking. I now have my own family"

Me: "..."

Her: " Don't worry. Maybe it is not your time yet. Everyone has their own story in their life."

Me: "You're right!"


We talk for a while, said our goodbyes and promise to stay in contact with each other. I left thinking about my life. Yeah maybe the baby was an accident, but it changed her life...in a good way. I don't want to get pregnant accidentally and married the guy, but it still makes me wonder what am I doing with my life. Am I going to the right direction? I feel like my life haven't change as much as a few years back. Is it a good or bad thing?