Life changes you in so many ways that you could never expect or even imagine.

Have you ever thought, "hey I wish I could be that guy!" Well actually, you really can. And while this sounds like the beginning of an advert, trust me it's not.

All you have to do is give yourself that kick in the arse, pick yourself up and do it. Live life on the edge, remember that you have guts and that embarrassment doesn't medically kill you. I have to remind myself that constantly!

It's amazing how meeting new people and talking to old friends have that same exhilarating quality about it. Maybe one day I'll get over that novelty, but i hope i never do because it's just so cool to make a connection and find out more and more about someone whether you totally don't know them or you know them so well that you'd never expected to find something out about them.

Now I don't do it all the time, but my dad's been my inspiration in this department. He's a great role model in that over the years he has learned how not to be shy to speak his mind, to ask questions and to stand up for himself, and I really do believe that it's rubbed off on RC and I at least a little (probably her more than me). So thank you dad!