It's Now.

My cousin died today. We aren't sure how yet. He was 28 years old, the same age as my brother. It's a shock to the entire family.

I'm not sure if I'm just getting older, but death seems to be in the air. I’ve come to a lot of realizations as of late, but now I’m forced to face my own morality. A friend once looked me in the eye and said “you never know when you’re going to die, so enjoy each moment, each place, each relationship.” It’s simple, but true. We spend so much time planning, worrying and saving for the future that we never stop to think there might not be much of one. Being completely negligent of the responsibilities that the future may hold would be idiotic, yes, but I do wonder if we put too much stock in it. I guess I'm just saying we should do more living than we do and not get so wrapped up in our nit picky little bullshit.

Rest In Peace Ben. I'm sure we were more alike than we will ever know.