I respect others but not most decisions they make. The best decisions i've made have been the friends i've made and the places i've travelled. I've lived both in comfort and squallor, in the most dominant country in the world and one of its poorest. I've had a lot of experiences, and through it all learned to appriciate all that I have. I've taken overnight roadtrips to San Fransisco with only intent to party, seen both sides of this country and most of the middle. I've gone to college, made great friends, dated beautiful and interesting women, and travelled to other countries. I've lived on the opposite side of the world, travelled to their most exotic beaches and jungles, and seen sights of wealth and poverty most people can't comprehend. I've seen slavery, prostitution, corruption, and lived amongst it all. I am stronger, wiser, and more curious because of it. I try to find 10 things every day to be grateful for, and always try to help others. I've had the opportunity to party with and like celebrities, trek through jungles, preform stunts in front of 55,000 people, and laugh through it all. I have stories, but so does everyone else. I need to learn to listen, not talk. I need to think before I speak, be more considerate, and put things in context. I try to empathize with all, sympathize when necassary, and am always ready to listen. I stay positive and will do anything for a friend. I have laid on a beach on the other side of the world, girl on one arm, beer in the other, and wish for nothing more. But I have been given so much more, and will try to give that back to everyone in some form or another. To those of you that know me, thank you. If you don't, drop me a line, I love meeting new people! Check out www.strikeyourcolors.com/ + www.brianreeder.com/ to learn more...