I like to believe each step I take in life, each lesson I learn, each person I care about, and each scribble of a poem I write in my journal are meaningful. I'm not naive, but I have a lot to learn. I'm not stupid, but I've made a lot of mistakes. I love to learn, laugh, read, write, fingerpaint, listen to music, enjoy the outdoors, and experience life. I also enjoy having people to experience it with. Friends and family make my life rich with commodities I couldn't find through material or intellectual endeavors. The journey continues...