Yes, I do. Last Thursday, whilst making a left turn on rain slick pavement, my jeep did a 180, flipping me around to face oncoming traffic. I was unhurt, I didn't hit anyone, nor did anyone hit me. As I type this, I realize that my family could be prepping for my funeral right about now.

I am absolutely in love with life, down to each breath that I am fortunate enough to breathe.

So far, I have been very fortunate in life and I realize that. My family, the people around me, the awesome places I've been, the loves I've had & lost.....the love I have right now, all has been worth everything I had to give for it. Yes, I love life!

abierman said:

If I were to judge by the pics you post alone...

YOU'D BETTER!!!

RenHoek said:

Thanks, bro (bruder! ).....I know, I'm very grateful!

sometimes.

Graycap23 said:

The world is a BEAUTIFUL place, it's just the people in it.

Loving life is how we show our gratitude to the Universe and the Creator. I love life with a passion and express my thanks everyday.

Not All The Time

Funny, I asked the same question on www.terrorists.org.

99% of the people replied: NO. Except 1 pro-life voter. The dude was banned immediately.

I'm so glad to be here with you life-lovers.

KidaDynamite said:

We can try to shoot them into space, I for one would love that since I agree with Graycap. I would start by taking all these rich corrupt folks money and giving it to the poor so they can at least eat.

I love life, especially when people act normal and human.

CJanssen said:

Graycap23 said:

I feel you Gray, you know I do but...
I am poor but am able to go to the school I do, paying for it myself, how many kids from the hood can say they walked and sat in classes at Harvard? Like you or me?
I live in a shitty apartment with my three kids... but I am on the beach, 20 minute walk away from the Boston Common. The heart of my city.
Single mom with 3 kids, but my home is filled with peace n love, I don't have to share my closets, and my eldest is an honor student.
My second child is constantly sick with asthma, he hasn't been able to keep food down now for 2 days, but he still puts a smile on my face everyday because of his sweet laughter.

My life is just like a concrete rose... beauty and joy in adversity.
That adversity makes my pulse beat harder and I am stronger for it.
Life is what you perceive it to be. I love my life... I wouldn't have it any other way.

Oh, and yes, you inspire me too Gray, when I grow up I wanna be just like you
[Edited 9/4/08 14:14pm]

paintedlady said:

Thanks.

I always try and answer these type of questions from an objective point of view. If I answer from my own, life is GREAT.....but life is more than an individual perspective. When I travel, I pay attention 2 how people are living. The GAP between the haves and the have NOTS is growing everyday. It is very sad but it is REALITY. Rose colored glasses are fine until they come off.

There are millions of people living below the poverty line. Millions.....I don't think that is right.

Graycap23 said:

No it isn't right, but I choose to make life better for me and those around me.
What you call "looking through rose colored glasses",is not what I do. I see the negative and chose not to ignore it, but face it head on and change what I can, every little bit makes a difference because it brings hope.

paintedlady said:

The rose colored glasses is NOT a knock against u, I just think people need 2 see the impact on the lives of people outside of their sphere of influence.

Graycap23 said:

I know, I would never take it that way coming from you... but some can travel the entire world and climb every mountain and never see past the end of their nose.
[Edited 9/4/08 14:33pm]

I've struggled to do that, in the last couple of years, but am starting to embrace it again I think

YES