I refuse to believe that my presence in other people's lives was all in vein...

I want to thank eveyone that has crossed my path, whether it was short-lived or for the rest of my lifetime...thank you. I have been lucky enough to be molded in such a way that I have the heart and ability to think past myself and serve others around me. I am grateful that I can make myself look like a complete idiot and have enough patience, tolerance, self-respect, and confidence not to care what those around me think. I need NO ONE to validate my words, thoughts, beliefs, or actions. The only thing that I need from others is respect. Everyone is entitled to be respected. Remember that no one has the right to bring you down. No one has the right to tell you what to do, think, or say. Love yourself and those around you.