I think we all have some experience similar to Pip where we build up something in our minds, only to realize that this one thing will not make everything perfect. Pip thought that everything would be set right once he was a "gentleman" and could finally win Estella's heart. To his surprise, not only was Estella not impressed by his new status in life, but it turned out that she was from humble beginnings as well. Pip aspired to be of great social status, only to realize that once he achieved that, happiness did not pursue.
Alternatively, I have sort of dreaded something for a long time - coming to Korea. I thought I would be miserable and lonely, but it is actually pretty great. The actual value of an occurrence is irrelevant, your perception is based entirely on your expectations.
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