Stuff to think about....

"When most of your time is spent fighting a constant stream of death and illness, you'll look for any victory you can get, even if it's just a victory over your own self-doubt. Of course, sometimes, your ego leads you into battles you can't possibly win. And sometimes, you have to admit that feeling competitive isn't a bad thing. Because, if you truly believe you're right, you have to be willing to fight for it. Bottom line, when the stakes are high, you have to go for the win. You know, as long as you don't get caught up in the petty stuff."

"One of the most universal human experiences is feeling alone. You'd never know it, but there's most likely tons of people feeling the exact same way. Maybe because you're feeling abandoned. Maybe because you realize that you aren't as self-sufficient as you thought. Maybe because you know you should've handled something differently. Or maybe because you aren't as good as you thought you were. Either way, when you hit that low point, you have a choice. You can either wallow in self-pity, or you can suck it up. It's your call!"

"Every day is made up of tiny little tests. Some are tests of character. Some are tests of fortitude. Others are tests of friendship. And if you're lucky, when it really matters, you'll pass with flying colors"

"You can't predict what's gonna happen. But sometimes, the thing you didn't expect is what you really wanted after all. Maybe the best thing to do is just stop trying to figure out where you're going, and just enjoy where you're at"

"Relationships can be defined by big moments that don't happen. ...Or by the little ones that do. But once you get past the drama, it's actually pretty simple. All we have to do is whatever it takes to make her happy."

"You can never underestimate the importance of listening. Listening can effect your career. Listening can even mend a friendship. Ultimately, it keeps you in the moment so you don't miss the things that matter."

"It's funny how a seemingly insignificant event can set everything else in motion. And insignificant events can lead to significant events. The most minor event -- even a butterfly flapping its wings -- can change everything. Sometimes for the better. Even if it doesn't seem like it at first. Of course, it still doesn't always work out the way you'd hope. In the end, you learn to treasure the times when things go your way. And be there for the ones you love when they don't. And most importantly, you learn to accept that some things are out of your hands. But still, with so much of life left up to chance, you can't help but look back and wonder.... What if things had been different...?"

"I guess you can never underestimate how the smallest gesture can make anything better"

"It's a mystery how one woman can drive you crazy over and over again. While another can bring you right back down to earth. In the end, you have to trust that the perfect woman will always lead you in the right direction."

"Every relationship needs maintenance. Whether it's the smallest gesture, or just picking up back where you left off. The bottom line is that if you care about someone, it's pretty easy to make the sacrifice."

"Life is scary, get used to it. There are no magical fixes its all up to you, get up off your keester, get out of here and go start doing the work. “What if its too hard?” Nothing in this world that’s worth having comes easy."

"Pride defines who we are."

"When you do what makes you happy, things have a way of working out. You can have the best intentions, and still fall back into old habits. There is no easy answer, you just have to go for it or not."

"Things rarely go exactly the way you want them to, so sometimes you make do with whatever you get. Endings are never easy. We all want to believe that what we do is very important, that people hang on our every word, that they care what we think. The truth is, you should consider yourself lucky if you even occasionally get to make someone - anyone - feel a little better."

"People's roles are always switching. Sometimes you're a student, and sometimes you're a teacher, and if you're smart enough, everyone can learn something. But whatever you do, don't wait for that pat on the back."

"Sometimes you have to embrace the hard truths about yourselves. And realizing your never as strong alone as you are together."

"Being there for someone is never easy. You don't want to let down the people you care about. But sometimes being there for someone means not being there at all."

"Some couples just work no matter how odd a pairing they seem to be. The common denominator is being there for each other. In the end, you just can't be afraid to move forward."

"People say that the truth will set you free, but sometimes you need a little push. Telling the truth's just the beginning, owning its' the hard part because the one thing you can never run from is how you really feel."

"Sometimes being a leader is knowing when to step up and step aside."

"Sometimes ego gets in the way of what's best of you whether its combining forces, the opportunity to thank a friend, or the chance to do something nice for the people in your life because you actually do care."

"You have to learn to adjust when your expectations don't match the reality, whether it's about the present state of a relationship or your expectations about a person's future, or even your expectations about somebody's past."