not to be a downer here

[1966D100]

Sadly, i had to attend another friends funeral last friday (march 10th). I knew him since elementry school. He died in a weather related accident on sunday. He wasn't driving though. From what the paper says that there car sliped on some snow and drifted into the other lane, his girlfriend (who was driving) tryed to drop it in the ditch to avoid the on coming traffic but they still got clipped on the passenger side. He later died at the hospitol. He was a really cool guy. What really sucks is that we would've started college at the same time (the fall semester this year). I've also been helping his roomate out emotionaly, since i knew him for as long as i knew my other friend. And in a way, to add insult to injury (at least to me), he's burried in the same graveyard my other friend is buried in. So, right now, on top of my sadness, i feel old...i'm only 21 and i've had to bury two friends already. I kinda feel like those old people you see in resterants, who sit in a large, but dwindling groups, who look through the news paper and talk about who died when, where, how, and how nice or how much they knew them.

But despite all that, i'm still working and waiting for college to start up, as strange as it sounds, i can't wait to "hit the books".

so that ends my post, i know things will get better in time, despite my friends passing, i have a feeling its going to be a good year. heres hoping

 

[rav440]

sorry to hear about your friend .

 

[dodgedifferent2]

Sorry to hear that crappy news. Only 21 and feeling old. Take the positive road. Your not old till you have a walker.

 

[XLR8R]

I hear yah. Lived pretty hard and wild for those years. I too, have lost friends, as you will continue to do. Sad part of life, no doubt. Be happy in the time you had, not what you loose.
If it makes you feel any better, you are doing pretty well on the loss ratio. I had lost about 13 by my hitting 21.
focus on the good, and help others out.
sorry for the loss you feel.

 

[OrphanedV8s]

Sorry to hear that Augie. I've lost a few friends also 3 of them were before our graduation year. 2 of them were 4wheeling in a Bronco II they flipped it and burned. The 3rd crashed on her 1st solo flight in a small engine plane.

And then a few years ago we buried my friend when he was only 30, and on the day of the funeral i lost a another friend to cancer. Damn It hurts! The worst one was losing my Mom though in '92 she was 60 Massive Stroke it still hurts! Take care of yourself man!

 

[onehellofadart]

Sorry for your lose.

 

[Fishy]

Just remember, do not mourn their passing but rather celebrate their lives!! True friends would want you to carry on and celebrate life the same way you always used to do with them. I haven't lost anyone close yet (then again I'm not that close to alot of people) but when my hero was murdered I kinda went thru it. That's where I learned the celebrating their life part. Mine sounds petty in comparison but I'm sure it will have the same effect Best wishes to ya bro! Now and then tip one back in their honor and let a good memory pass thru you, take the shot with a grin! :2thumbs:

 

[1966D100]

I hear yah, i'm planning on celebrating his 21st birthday this weekend (which he actully tured 21 on the first of march, but we were all going to hang out at my apartment and drink till we pass out in celebration, but looks like i'll be doing that by myself). But indeed, he, i know for sure, would rather be remembered than mourned, and his life celebrated, not his death. Plus I'm going to find it very intresting playing DDR (with the dance pad) while drinking shots of Jack, since I'm already "Overly caucasian" then there's the alcohol factor. But I shall dance the drunked dance of a man who can't and carry on the memory of my friend. Here's to Adam (my friend) :bravo:

 

[Fishy]

I hear yah, i'm planning on celebrating his 21st birthday this weekend (which he actully tured 21 on the first of march, but we were all going to hang out at my apartment and drink till we pass out in celebration, but looks like i'll be doing that by myself). But indeed, he, i know for sure, would rather be remembered than mourned, and his life celebrated, not his death. Plus I'm going to find it very intresting playing DDR (with the dance pad) while drinking shots of Jack, since I'm already "Overly caucasian" then there's the alcohol factor. But I shall dance the drunked dance of a man who can't and carry on the memory of my friend. Here's to Adam (my friend) :bravo:

I'll drink to that! TO ADAM!:bravo: :quaff: :bravo: Just don't twist an ankle

 

[dodgechargerfan]

I hear yah, i'm planning on celebrating his 21st birthday this weekend (which he actully tured 21 on the first of march, but we were all going to hang out at my apartment and drink till we pass out in celebration, but looks like i'll be doing that by myself). But indeed, he, i know for sure, would rather be remembered than mourned, and his life celebrated, not his death. Plus I'm going to find it very intresting playing DDR (with the dance pad) while drinking shots of Jack, since I'm already "Overly caucasian" then there's the alcohol factor. But I shall dance the drunked dance of a man who can't and carry on the memory of my friend. Here's to Adam (my friend) :bravo:

Good attitude. That's really the best way to deal with it.
There's still going to be times when you miss and feel sad. When those hit, think about what kind of "trouble" you'd both be into if he were still aruond. Hopefully, that'll bring a smile to your face. Then do something to celebrate that happier thought.

:quaff: Cheers to Adam.

 

[cynful]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Memories last forever. I'm sure Adam will be with you this weekend celebrating too. Celebrate his life by honoring his birthday.