Nikki is not a professional eulogy writer, but life has made her one. In a year of profound loss, she found herself writing eulogies for loved ones she never got to say goodbye to. Through grief, she discovered a guiding question: "If my life ended tomorrow, would I be happy with how I lived?" This question reframed her perspective, reminding her that time is fragile, pain reveals purpose, and true change begins in the present. Today, she invites others to ask themselves the same—because a meaningful life isn’t built someday; it’s shaped by the choices we make now. Nikki Huang is an award-winning writer and published researcher with a passion for social sciences, having recently earned her MA in Social Sciences at the University of Chicago (2023-2024). Her academic focus spans social theory, postcolonial studies, economic sociology, and organizational behavior. Nikki also holds a BA in Sociology from Boston University (2019-2023), having graduated with honors and a minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship. She is currently beginning her corporate career in fashion and retail with SSI Group, Inc. On occasion, Nikki is also a content creator on Instagram. Aside from work, Nikki is an avid scuba diver, voracious reader, and can always be found pondering big life questions with her rescue dog, Lia, by her side. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx