A Year Later

Exactly 365 days ago, while standing outside chatting with some friends at the 'uni,' the ground began to rumble. I felt like gelatin inside a bowl. Was there something wrong with me? Why was my equilibrium suddenly off? What the HELL just happened? Turns out I was not the only one to feel it, and unfortunately over 350,000 deaths were a result.

That day was marked by the most destructive earthquake to hit the island of Hispaniola in over 200 years. A year later, I still think about the sites of destruction and the decibels of the screaming and wounded. At this point in my life, I am realizing more and more that 'carpe diem' is the most important aspect of life amongst love. I realize it is not meant to last forever, nor is it even guaranteed to last till tomorrow.

For this simple fact, I ask that you begin to smile more, walk more, talk more, laugh more, read more, learn more, relax more and begin LIVING more.

A few days ago when I was feeling down and out, I began to ponder, 'if I was in the room with a very wise person right now, what would they say to me?'

Then it hit me:


One Life, You Decide™