I have so many good memories. Sometimes something I hadn't thought of in a long time will pop into my head and I just feel so grateful for each memory that has somehow stayed with me all this time.
I remember Daniel signing me out of school early once. I don't think he was supposed to be able to do that, but he probably charmed the office lady into it. I was so surprised to get called out of class and to find him waiting there. I think we went to Burger King. But, it didn't matter where we were, when we were together we always had fun and always laughed. Once, when I was trying to impress a boy at a Valentine's church function, Daniel made me laugh so hard that potatoes went up my nose. And they had lots of pepper on them so I started sneezing and couldn't stop. How embarassing! Once, Daniel and I rode all the way home from the beach in the back of Schel's truck with all the luggage. Of course, we were both sun burned by the time we got home and were pretty miserable, but we had the best time back there, singing and laughing and making fun of people. That was the beautiful thing about Daniel -- he made you do crazy things! But when you were with him, the crazy things didn't seem so crazy -- just seemed like fun. I try to remember that feeling now and I remind myself to take a risk -- be spontaneous -- have fun, just like Daniel would do.