Sad news...
Well, I have about the worst news anyone could have. I just found out on Thursday night last week that one of my closest friends, Eric Braunstein died in a car accident on Monday October 19 about a half an hour from CMU. It is still hard for me to swallow and I have been hystarical all weekend! Luckily for me, my roommate Jacqui was also a good friend of his (the 3 of us always hung out together) and we have been able to kind of deal. Plus my RA and some people from the hall sat in our room with us to talk! I still can't believe that this has happened and I didn't find out until 2 weeks after it happened. And my angel, Charles Nicholas came up late Thursday night to spend the weekend with me.
For those of you who don't know who Eric is, here is how I want people to remember him. He was 20 years old and one of the happiest and most positive people I have ever known. He wanted to be a psychologist so he could help people. I honestly can say that it was impossible to be upset or sad when he was around. He always knew how to make you smile and even on the worst day it always seemed to be good when he was around. He was the type of guy that had baby cuteness! I always loved to pinch his cheeks, because he had those wonderful looks that made you want to eat him up! He was so kind and never took anything too seriously, which was definately something I needed in my life. I guess it really hasn't set in yet, but honestly, I don't think it ever will! I just can't imagine not seeing him anymore, but in a way he never will be gone. He is always in my heart and I just will not get to see his body anymore! I wanted everyone to know a little about him because he was so important to me. So if you knew him, or if you didn't I would love for you to do this in memory of him! Just live life as if you don't have a care in the world. Don't let the little things bother you, because would you want the last thing you said to someone be something mean or hurtful? I thank the lord that Eric and I were on good terms the last time we talked, because if we weren't, I don't know how I would handle this! Just always remember that life is way more important than some stupid fight about a misunderstanding. Don't let yourself give in to the stress of silly problems, because there are so many more important things to concentrate on, like showing the people you love that you really do love them!
Eric, I only knew you for a little while, but I know that my life is so much richer because you were in it. And for that reason I rejoice that I had the honor of knowing you and I will celebrate your life! Though it was short and not fairly taken, you have done so much for so many people that you will live on in all our hearts forever and always!!! I love you Eric, please rest in peace!
For those of you who don't know who Eric is, here is how I want people to remember him. He was 20 years old and one of the happiest and most positive people I have ever known. He wanted to be a psychologist so he could help people. I honestly can say that it was impossible to be upset or sad when he was around. He always knew how to make you smile and even on the worst day it always seemed to be good when he was around. He was the type of guy that had baby cuteness! I always loved to pinch his cheeks, because he had those wonderful looks that made you want to eat him up! He was so kind and never took anything too seriously, which was definately something I needed in my life. I guess it really hasn't set in yet, but honestly, I don't think it ever will! I just can't imagine not seeing him anymore, but in a way he never will be gone. He is always in my heart and I just will not get to see his body anymore! I wanted everyone to know a little about him because he was so important to me. So if you knew him, or if you didn't I would love for you to do this in memory of him! Just live life as if you don't have a care in the world. Don't let the little things bother you, because would you want the last thing you said to someone be something mean or hurtful? I thank the lord that Eric and I were on good terms the last time we talked, because if we weren't, I don't know how I would handle this! Just always remember that life is way more important than some stupid fight about a misunderstanding. Don't let yourself give in to the stress of silly problems, because there are so many more important things to concentrate on, like showing the people you love that you really do love them!
Eric, I only knew you for a little while, but I know that my life is so much richer because you were in it. And for that reason I rejoice that I had the honor of knowing you and I will celebrate your life! Though it was short and not fairly taken, you have done so much for so many people that you will live on in all our hearts forever and always!!! I love you Eric, please rest in peace!