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Today, I asked an elderly man who I care for at the retirement home how he lost his right index finger. He said, “If cut it off myself when I was in my twenties after I accidently shot and killed my best friend while we were hunting.” MMT

#9539 (4) - Aug 15, 2010 by nurse - Sad - Yes, that made me think too! (690) - No, that made me sleepy. (22)

Today, I quit my $80K a year accounting job and took a teaching position (I’m passionate about teaching kids) at a local high school that pays $40K a year. Because after my husband’s mother passed away last month, I realized life is too short to be unhappy every day from 8 to 5. MMT

#9527 (1) - Aug 15, 2010 by lara - Inspiring - Yes, that made me think too! (415) - No, that made me sleepy. (29)

Today, I really wish I could love him the way he loves me. MMT

#9515 (3) - Aug 15, 2010 by jenny - Miscellaneous - Yes, that made me think too! (467) - No, that made me sleepy. (92)

Today, while I was at the nursing home I volunteer at once a week, an old lady I care for said, "I can't believe I'm turning 90 tomorrow. At least that's what my doctor told me. Well, I've had a nice life, I mean, except for the deaths. But it's nice to know that I'll have friends waiting for me in Heaven." MMT

#9512 (0) - Aug 14, 2010 by dreamer - Happy - Yes, that made me think too! (427) - No, that made me sleepy. (59)

Today, the last thing I told my older sister before I left for school was, “I hate you! Leave me alone!” But I never thought that would be the last thing I’d ever get a chance to tell her. MMT

#9503 (2) - Aug 14, 2010 by Gustav - Sad - Yes, that made me think too! (469) - No, that made me sleepy. (34)

Today, I realized just how many people put their fingers to their head like a gun when they are demonstrating how much they dislike a certain situation. My brother shot himself in the head a month ago. Please think before you make that signal with your hands. It kills me inside every time I see it. MMT

#9494 (9) - Aug 14, 2010 by Anonymous - Sad - Yes, that made me think too! (617) - No, that made me sleepy. (89)

Today, as I stared down into his casket, all I could think is that I still have so much left to say to him. MMT

#9491 (3) - Aug 13, 2010 by Mary - Sad - Yes, that made me think too! (454) - No, that made me sleepy. (26)

Today, my son sent me a bottle of Bacardi Gold. After taking my first shot, I realized it was apple juice. I read the card attached and it said, "I love you mom. I wish you would stop drinking so much." MMT

#9484 (0) - Aug 13, 2010 by Anonymous - Miscellaneous - Yes, that made me think too! (678) - No, that made me sleepy. (13)

Today I ran into this girl I used to pick on in high school. Not only is she now incredibly beautiful, she was still extremely nice--despite all of my cruelty--as I served her dinner. She even left a hefty tip. MMT.

#9482 (3) - Aug 13, 2010 by idiot - Miscellaneous - Yes, that made me think too! (636) - No, that made me sleepy. (16)

Today, I'm a firefighter in New York City. And every time someone pats my back I get even more scared the day will come when I'm not as brave as I am supposed to be. MMT

#9479 (3) - Aug 12, 2010 by FDNY - Miscellaneous - Yes, that made me think too! (432) - No, that made me sleepy. (20)

Today, my mom told me I'll never find a husband if I don't go out and socialize. But I like being alone. MMT

#9467 (6) - Aug 12, 2010 by sizaa - Miscellaneous - Yes, that made me think too! (396) - No, that made me sleepy. (155)

Today, I've realized that it has taken me every moment of selfishness and self destruction to truly be grateful for everything and everyone around me. MMT

#9464 (0) - Aug 12, 2010 by Anonymous - Inspiring - Yes, that made me think too! (306) - No, that made me sleepy. (52)

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