Every People on this planet has traditions and holidays. This week I celebrate one that started shortly after the people fleeing the old world for a better life started. Thanksgiving. And I am thankful for a lot of things:

1> My family. Though I really dont communicate often with them and rarely have anything to do with them, they are still my family and hopefully this coming year will be a better one for us all.

2> Friends. I have made some incredible friends in my life and while you can't always pick your family (some say otherwise) you can pick your friends. So to Ayla, Ciara, Kiereath, Vidar, The Parks, and to a few other people - I say to you all. Thank You for being my friend.

3> Internet. Seems silly but the internet made this possible, and since only a few of my friends live within driving distance - this is the next best thing.

4> My Job. Its not always fun but it keeps a roof over my head and it allows me to take care of myself instead of having to depend only on the generosity of others.

5> That today I am alive. Tomorrow I hope to be as well. My life has been a rough journey but others have travelled roads no less bumpy, no less full of hazards. We made it this far - lets see what tomorrow brings us.
David Shadwick "David" - 15 years, 1 month, 3 days ago

Lady of Sunshine

My lady of sun's bright rays and fairies golden light
My day has been fun and the world feels good
the flowers did bloom and the I did travel through the growing green woods
My thoughts as I wandered, wandered back to you
how I had been blessed to see your smiling face, standing beneath a giant yew
How we laughed and dance, this fine day, our laughter love brighter then the flowers all around
for you my lady, my heart knows no bound
In your arms, and next to you always do I wish to stay
always, until time does end, until there is no night nor ever again day
in my heart, your smile has found its mark
unto it was given a golden spark
life and love never ending
my heart touching yours, my soul safely in your hands, our spirits joined as one
touching, reaching, holding, living, loving... always in all way... I love you

David Shadwick "David" - 15 years, 10 months, 7 days ago

Things you should believe

A Birth Certificate shows we were born
A Death Certificate shows we died
Pictures show we lived!
Have a seat...Relax...And read this slowly.

I Believe...just because two people argue,doesn't mean they don't love each other.And just because they don't argue,doesn't mean they do love each other.

I Believe...we don't have to change friends ifwe understand friends change.

I Believe...no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I Believe...true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I Believe...you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I Believe...it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I Believe...you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I Believe...you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I Believe...we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I Believe...either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I Believe...heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of consequences.

I Believe...money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I Believe...my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I Believe...sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.

I Believe...sometimes when I'm angry, I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I Believe...maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've hadand what you've learned from them, and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I Believe...it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others; sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself..

I Believe...no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I Believe...our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I Believe...you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I Believe...Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I Believe...your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I Believe...even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help.

I Believe...credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I Believe...the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.

I Believe....you should send this to all of the people you believe in, I just did.

'The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of anything.
David Shadwick "David" - 15 years, 10 months, 9 days ago

A girl asked a guy if he thought she was pretty,

He said...no.

She asked him if he would want to be with her forever...and he said no.

She then asked him if she were to leave would he cry, and once again he replied with a no.

She had heard enough. As she walked away, tears streaming down her face the boy grabbed her arm

and said.

You're not pretty, you're beautiful.

I don't WANT to be with you forever, I NEED to be with you forever.

And I wouldn't cry if you walked away...I'd die...

SO NOW I WILL SAY:

I like you because of who you are to me........A true friend.
David Shadwick "David" - 15 years, 10 months, 19 days ago