There are a few things in life which I have learned you should never take for granted. It is so easy for us to become accustomed to things we experience every day. And to no longer realize its worth. This is unfortunate, as we learn too late the values of life, love, and friendship.

Life

This morning, I arrived home from work and received a message from a very upset sounding Crystal. Worried as hell, I called her back to see what was up. I found out that two of my friends had been in a bad car accident, and that they were in the hospital. Not knowing anything more than that was the worst part, although I have to say that it was much easier on me to find out the details after knowing that they were alive, and that although they weren't the most comfortable they had ever been, they would be alright. All I can say is that someone was looking out for them, and I thank Them with everything I have.

Terry is someone you never can forget, even when you want to. There is a reason that I fell for him in the first place, and no matter how hard I tried to push him out of my memories, I knew all along it was a lost cause. A guy like that doesn't come around very often, and I can see why God didn't want to take him from the world just yet. He has been an important part in a lot of peoples lives. He taught me a few things, and when you spend months thinking about something, you aren't likely to forget it. Anyway, needless to say, I was a mess while I was waiting to hear about his condition. All day, I felt a heavy weight on my chest. There was no way that he would leave us. He couldn't. He just couldn't. What would I do without my Tonto? What would Crystal do? You cannot imagine the way my heart soared when Crystal informed me that he was sitting next to her in the car and they were on their way home. It was one of the best feelings in the world, going from being terrified to estaticly relieved. I was able to talk to him on the phone, and although in our conversation I didn't even come close to expressing how I felt at that moment, I was able to breath easy again.

Jon, well I can't say I know him very well, but I can assure you that getting to know him is a journey I am excited to take. He had it in for me since last year, and at that time, I thought he was an ass, to be honest. But when we managed to achieve civilized conversation, I realized that I quite like him when he isn't shouting obscenities and unjustified death threats at me. He is a lot like me, and I am amazed that I can be myself around him and know he will accept me. I accept him too, and I think he is a great guy who doesn't get the appreciation or acknowledgement he deserves. I hope that everything works out for him as well, and I will be thinking about him a lot in the next few days, I guarantee.

Never take life for granted, because you never know when your time is up. Never take anyone for granted, for the same is true of them. Don't waste your time being angry at someone, because if you were to find out that they died, and the last words you said to them were "I hate you", how would you feel? On the contrary, always make a point to let your loved ones know how you feel. Let them know that even when you disapprove of their actions, even when they let you down, you still love them. Don't assume that they know, because no matter how sure you are, it's always nice to hear.

To all my friends...I love you and I don't know what I would do without you. Even the ones I don't keep in touch with, even the ones I haven't spoken to in years, even those who are out of my live completely, every one of you has made some sort of positive contribution to my life. Each of you is specail to me, and don't ever feel like no one cares about you.

Tyler, you are my "brother". You have been there for me so many times. You made senior year awesome. It means so much that you stay in touch, as many do not.

Tammy, I really miss our stupid little jokes and the like. School would have been quite alot more boring had you not been there.

Crystal, I hope I don't have to tell you all the ways you have helped me, or I will be here all "knight". Haha...OK that was lame. Seriously, I can't believe all the fights we have been through, and for some reason, we still like each other. I don't get it, but it works, and I'm so very glad.

Terry, you have no idea what you have taught me, and no idea what it means to me to have you back in my life again. I know this is ridiculoius, but if you hadn't made it through today, I would want more than anything to be right there with you where ever you ended up, and I wouldn't say that about many people. In fact, I can only think of one other, and I think you know who he is.