" And Jeff?" Yes. Him too. I told you I did get carried away, but that isyesterday."The years passed. Michael graduated from High School with honor...s, butdid not attend the graduation ceremony as he felt his appearance wouldbe too distracting and he didn't want to have to go through the same oldritual again. He registered and was accepted to the University.It was in his Sophomore year when tragedy struck again. He rented anoff-campus apartment by himself, not wanting to stay in the dorm and. Another rope was wound tightly around my chest and arms, keeping them from moving. He stepped over to a drawer and pulled out a pad and roll of surgical tape. I struggled in my ropes, trying to free myself. But he knew what he was doing, for all the ropes were too tight. He came back over to me. I said to him that this wasn't what I had in mind, and that he should release me so I could show him. He chuckled and said that this is what he wanted, and that soon I would learn to enjoy it too. He. We even got “touchy” with each other, sometimes even holding hands (a sixty year old acting like a high school kid?). There were only about two weeks left before Cecil went back to college when as we parted after a lunch on a Thursday and were about to make plans for the future Cecil asked “Colin, do you think that we could maybe meet Saturday and maybe go on an adventure?” This was the first time that she indicated any desire to meet on a weekend, and I had no idea what “an adventure” was,. 14. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.15. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.16. Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.17. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else. 18. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no for an answer.19. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.20. Over prepare, then go.