Describe a dinner that you enjoyed

When was it?
when:
It was:
quite recently
just a while ago
a couple of months ago
How did you feel about it?
my biggest regret is that I stubbornly didn't realize (something) until (something happened)
I still regret I didn't start doing it earlier
ANSWERS
Several years ago, I was an opponent of regular medical checkups. I rolled my eyes at all those people who said they had regular health screenings. I said it was a waste of time and money. I told my friends to stop acting like old people. I thought that one should only go to a doctor if they are sick.
I dropped my opposition to regular checkups after learning that one of my friend's colleagues or relatives was diagnosed with terminal cancer because that person went to the hospital only when the disease started causing specific symptoms, which often happens in the late stages of the disease when treatment options are limited, and the chances of survival are low. And I read lots of articles describing similar stories. Then a friend of mine told me a completely different story. His colleague had health screenings regularly, and therefore cancer was detected early and treated successfully.
Now I'm convinced that regular health check-ups are essential because they help identify potential problems at an early stage. And in critical cases like cancer, early diagnosis can be the difference between a cure and a long-drawn battle.
Now I keep telling my friends and relatives that they should get blood tests done at least once a year to evaluate how well organs such as the kidneys, liver, thyroid, and heart are working. I'm convinced that every person should have an ultrasound scan of their liver, kidneys and other organs in the tummy and pelvis. It doesn't take a lot of time, and it doesn't cost a fortune, but it can help people