How Would You Feel?

Something like a million kids in the world have lost one of their parents. A million more have probably come close.

I've never experienced anything like they have. Sure, I've had the worries about my mom when she's travelling alone, and the fears that my dad will die in a car accident while away on a business trip--but nothing solid. Nothing real.

The monday of this week, a teenager on my block lost his mom. He's named Dan. I haven't ever been real friends with Dan, or Danny as we used to call him. Our hanging out was just in a group of neighborhood kids where we'd play games like "Capture the Flag", "Around the House", and "Seven Steps". My family was never very close to his family. Tonight, though, we attended the wake for his mom because they are our neighbors.

Realization of how fragile life is hit me square in the face. You really don't realize it--the fact that every breath is so extremely special (if you do, I applaud you). The fact that you take life for granted every day, as its so normal.

I cannot imagine how Dan is feeling. Of course, I can remember some times, like when I lost my grandpa, that I felt extremely sad, but I'm sure that it doesn't compare. How must that feel--to lose your mom when you've only had her for eighteen years?

It just makes me value the family I have and the life I've got. I'm sure to forget, but for now I'm going to put every effort into appreciating how special and beautiful life is. My life, your life, any life. Human life in particular.

If you could pray for Dan, I would really appreciate it.

-Tina

I've noted...

That I never post. That is SAD. I'm a sad, sad little girl.

Heh, okay, personal quotes are over.

So guess what? My brother-in-law elect just graduated! WHOO-HOO! We went. It was pretty dang fun.

Also, when we arrived home after our seven hour trip from the graduation place-thing, my AlphaSmart Neo had arrived! Check it out, it rocks so far. It's essentially a keyboard with a snickers bar sized screen that is awesome for keeping one on track writing and not getting distracted by the internet, etc. In other words, its AWESOME!

I didn't win the film festival :( by the way, but I got a $10 gift card for participating! Hurray! Here's it, for all who wanted to watch:



It was very fun to make, for the record.

I'm procrastinating schoolwise today, but I should start soon. I end school in June! I'm so excited! YAY!

Okay, back on topic(ish). I was just referred to this amazingly funny blog post comparing Edward Cullen to other fictional characters, and who would beat who in a fight. Click.

Example:


Arguably the most powerful of the X-Men (that discussion for another blog), this mutant hero has at least 70 years on Cullen. Advantages: Wolverine (Logan to his friends), to my recollection, has never stalked a woman 90 years his junior, and the only thing sparkly about him is his razor-sharp claws.

Powers

• Can regenerate any damage, up to and including being disintegrated.
• Superhuman senses and agility.
• Skeleton is coated with a nigh-indestructible layer of Adamantium.
• Claws of same Adamantium, which can cut through everything.
• Can move on after a personal tragedy instead of dwelling on it for nearly a century.
  

The Skinny:

Probably the most even match of this exercise. While Cullen may have an advantage in speed, Wolverine has an edge in combat experience. Also, when Wolverine enters his "battle rage" he relies purely on instinct to control his actions. Edward mind-reading advantage would therefore be nullified.

The Verdict:

By virtue of this being a near-even match, I am tempted to call it a draw, but since Wolverine's Adamantium claws are made of the strongest substance in the known universe, I'm assuming Cullen won't be able to deliver the decapitation required for a killing blow. On the other hand, said Adamantium can cut through simply anything, which therefore must include vampire flesh. Winner: Wolverine.

Loves it.

Enjoy! I leave now to do school (:P)