Some of my longtime friends have described me as precious . . . a term I grappled with for a number of years. When I was younger I was shy and very cautious about anything I did in my life. As I grew older the shield I put up had to come down. So finally when I climbed out of my box I discovered that life has so much to offer . . . . if you only let it. Also I realized that there is a beginning and an end and whats in between is your life. You better make the most of it before its over. For almost all of us, you get but one chance to live it. Life is to short regardless what age you may be. Live every momemt of it before it is gone. Have no regrets and appreciate what you get out of life. Explore every path life has to offer . . . have a passion to live and try everything you can. Never ever give up. If you understand this then you understand me.