I believe we all have a purpose in life. I believe my purpose is to share my life experiences and memories so others may benefit from my experiences and memories. The mind is capable of storing information and memories. Each person has a unique method of storing information and remembering details. I often wonder, do our feelings and emotions dictate and control our memories or do our memories dictate and control our feelings and emotions? Research proves that emotions create 80% of our memories. On occasion, I have heard someone say, "That's a lie; that's not at all how I remember it." I feel people don't intentionally lie, they only tell it different; as their individual emotions create "their" memory of each event. My writings are of my memories as I remember them. These are the lessons I learned through my feelings, emotions, and the memories that linger, of days and events gone by. Each day is a new opportunity for experiencing, learning, feeling, and remembering. I consider myself to be an active, happy, go-lucky person, with a great sense of humor. I am full of compassion and a very giving person. I grew up with nothing so enjoy sharing what I have with others. All I want in life is to make others happy, put a smile on their face, and advocate for "The Right To Die With Dignity." Sometimes I am blunt and to the point. I have stood my ground for the sake of others and have often put my two cents in just for the cause; cause I think it needs to be said. I give thanks to my Grandmother, Pearl Williamson, who took me in, comforted me, and gave me love when I didn't think anyone loved me. She was an inspiration in my life; she taught me my values, morals, patience, forgiveness, understanding, and acceptance.