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Number One

       Well, I can't say that I haven't given myself this lecture a million times over.       Some may say that my philosophy of life is unhealthy and downright pessimistic.      That is not my intention.       So, what then, is my intention?       Reality.       Uncovering the truth about why people fail in this world.       Although some may fail at love while others at wealth and some at both.        There is only one true reason.       The person in question did not look out for number one.        Sure, it may sound depressing...but lets face it...        Sooner or later the people you love will let you down.        Whether they break your heart, steal your money or just disappoint you, they will eventually let you down.        You cannot rely on anyone else to get you to the top either emotionally or economically.        Sacrifice will leave you filled with regrets that pave the road to your ultimate death bed where you will lay and won

Epileptic Adventures

     I suppose it does baffle the mind to wonder why I haven't felt the need to sit down and write about this before. This August will mark the 5th year since I've had my first (at least that we know of) seizure. I'll never forget it. 2009. The first day of Fall Semester. My very first day at Florida State University.      It wasn't until a day in 2010, while living in Los Angeles,  that we finally realized the insane blank stare, zombie walk and violent shaking were called, "seizures." I had a "spell" one morning before work. Went to work feeling terrible and woke up in an ambulance, where the paramedics told me I'd had a seizure. I said, "What is that?" right before passing out.      And since then, we knew this was not a problem that would go away. We also realized that just because someone is 27, doesn't mean they won't develop epilepsy. I always thought it was something you were born with. But, apparently...that