i thought it was a good read. usually when i see a lot of ......'s i get turned off. but your story was interesting enough for me to continue reading. as far as grammar and spelling are concerned, it's no biggie. i got the point you were trying to make, and that's the main objective of any piece of writing. as keynes said "in the long run we are all dead." Sometimes, it's only after realizing our own immortality that makes us wonder what is really important in life. i heard a story of a buddhist monk who asks a hypothetical bird sitting on his shoulder "what would l do if this were my last day in this life?" he then proceeds to go on with his daily activities keeping that in mind. i think thinking about death gives you perspective. it makes you realize what is really important (family, friends, helping others) and what is not. for those smitten by the "existentalism bug" i recommed "Tuesdays with Morrie" by mitch albom..