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I gave up my chance to meet an actor on my favorite show to chaperone prom


I've been a huge Breaking Bad fan for years now. I have met Bryan Cranston twice and have a Breaking Bad tattoo (No more half measures!)
The first time I met Bryan Cranston 

When my husband and I had a Breaking Bad finale viewing party, I cried hysterically in front of everyone as Walt died. I was once an extra on Better Call Saul. I was a DEA agent, but just a blur in the background on screen. But I knew it was me and that was all that mattered! A dream come true! So when I say that I am a big fan of the show, I REALLY MEAN IT, THAT SHOW IS MY LIFE!!! 

Last night there was a chance to meet the actor who played Saul from the show. Usually in a heartbeat I would have bought tickets immediately and would have been so stoked to meet another actor from my favorite show. 

When the event was shared on Facebook I wanted to buy tickets, but then I realized it was the same night as prom at my work. I've been with the same class for three years (I missed their junior year due to maternity leave). I had been planning to go to their prom to see them all dressed up. The old me would have been so sad to miss that show. My minimalism journey has taught me to use time wisely, so without hesitation I decided to stick to my plans to chaperone prom knowing that I would regret it more if I had missed that dance. 

I only chaperoned for about an hour, but I saw the majority of the kids in my class. They all looked to handsome and beautiful. They looked like they were having a great time! It was great to see them so happy.

When I got home, the Breaking Bad fan group I belong to posted pictures from the show. Not only was the actor who played Saul there, but so was the actor who played Mike! That did leave me a little bummed because to meet him would have been amazing! But then I reminded my self that I only have a month with these kids, and then after that it's all over. I'm sure I missed out on a great opportunity, but I did so for another great opportunity. 

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