So this weekend marked my 26th year of life on this majestic planet. Wow, makes it sound kinda epic! Truth is, with the advent of the Internet, the stylization of modern media and advertising; life can sometimes seem kind of dull. You get stuck in the rut of the mundane and the habitual, and you forget that there are truly exceptional moments to be had in this world.

Take for example, a very awesome boat ride through the scenic Miami Beach! Normal boat rides take you on some sort of slow moving ferry where the tour guide explains what you are seeing and tries to keep everyone awake. This boat ride was on a frakking SPEED BOAT! This thing flew over the water, and it had EVERYONE on the edge of their seats. It was an extremely cool ride and I highly recommend it to anyone who has the chance to visit Miami.

I had the distinct pleasure of spending my birthday with the people that matter most to me. See, I don’t know if this applies to everyone, but as far as I know it, one of the main driving forces in a persons life to strive towards anything worthwhile, is the opportunity to share it with others. This idea that you can create something majestic, that kind of reflects your most intimate passions and outlooks on life and enjoy it with those you love. That is for me, my treasure. Every dream, vision or reflection that I have of the future, includes the company of these family and friends. Without them, I would have no reason to continue on this Earth.

It is easy to get lost in the everyday chaos that is life, and sometimes we fall prey to dark thoughts and crazy people’s ramblings. But it is utterly important to take the time to pause and re-evaluate your position in life. Sometimes we take too many things for granted, and as the old saying goes “you don’t know what you got till it’s gone.”

Here’s to the remarkable friends I’ve been blessed with: a virtual B-52 of ones and zeros.