Esa Vehmanen
From Irvine (Research Scientist)
I think the meaning of life for a human is just to be happy. I don’t think it’s any deeper than that; there’s no deeper meaning. And to be happy is to just enjoy each moment that you have as if it’s your last moment. That’s about it.
Suzy Neessen
From The Plains, Virginia (Horticulturist)
I think life is lessons. You’re put in a situation, whether your dad’s an alcoholic or you’re addicted to drugs or you’re living with a fellow coworker who bugs the hell out of you or whatever. A lot of it is how you handle that, and if you let it get the best of you or you try to fix the situation. Do you decide to just walk away from it? But what is the meaning? Where does it lead you? I don’t know. I don’t know if it necessarily makes your life easier. I don’t know if there’s another life after this one.
Lafe Ball
From University City (Canvasser)
Honestly, there’s three things I know to the meaning of life, the whole reason we’re here. It’s to find water, find food, and procreate. The only thing is to make sure our future generations can exist. That’s it. We don’t need anything else. That’s why we’re here.
Dennis Artyukhov
From La Jolla (Salesman)
Love. It’s the most wonderful thing you could ever reach. To love is like Nirvana. That’s all you need from this life. And not to spoil the Earth. Keep it really green and healthy for the next generation without wasting things — that’s another point of life. Keep it really good for generation after generation and teach good manners. It’s really important for the children.
Beto Aguero
From North Park (Grocery Clerk)
For me, personally, I think it’s a matter of surviving the best way possible and to excel at what you’re able to. A short-term plan that’s sufficient enough to challenge. Just strive and struggle — that’s my motto, actually. Whatever the outcome, that’s your entitlement for the day. I just can’t see as far down the line as I used to ten years ago. You have to be tuned in to this generation while still respecting your age. Great communication with your family members is key. It’s the foundation.
Anhet Pellegaud
From Golden Hill (Student)
I think part of it is personal happiness. But most likely I think it’s to have a lot of experiences. I’m looking forward to that in life. Skydiving, traveling around the world, having really cool experiences like swimming with dolphins and sharks. It’s the adventure!