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1/28/2013

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Today, I am celebrating the 30th anniversary of my motorcycle accident. At fifteen I crashed into a wall with out wearing a helmet. I was left on the street for dead.  By chance a neighborhood friend was in the area, ran home and told my brother Esteban, about the accident.  Esteban a few years later recalled the incident, “you were laying on the asphalt, your head was cracked open and it was disgusting.  I had to scrape every part up and hold your head together until we got you to the hospital. If you were not my brother I cannot ever imagine doing that.”  Lucky me, I made it, with a little less brain cells but still functioning.  :)

So what did I learn from it?

First and foremost, wear a helmet when riding a bike.

Second, I learned to appreciate life at its fullest everyday.

Third, before I complain about life, I think of someone who died and left this world too early.

We all have dreams, but only a few are willing to accomplish them. The majority is afraid of trying, risking and failing. Errors are part of life and growing up, there are called experiences! If you are not failing it is because you are not risking enough! If you are not risking, you are not living!

I took this paragraph from Taking Risk "The majority of times when you talk to an older person, they will say “IF I was your age, I WOULD be doing so and so….”, when I get older I will say “ WHEN I was your age, I WAS doing so and so…” I was there… very important.  Rich or poor when you’re lying in bed as an old man, the only thing that you have are your memories or regrets!"

So while celebrating my anniversary I know that each day is a gift and I will enjoy it. 

Enjoy life, you only have a few decades!

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Carlos Fraga
1/28/2013 12:01:57 pm

Leyendo tus relatos, ya son dos, junto con nuestro amigo José Luis,las personas que , se puede decir, han regresado de la otra orilla, para contar sus particulares experiencias,cargadas de dramatismo e incredulidad. Y la próxima vez,no te olvides de ponerte el casco,jajaaja.Felicidades!!!!

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Diogo
2/2/2013 02:10:39 am

Just met you at the elevator, we live on the same floor and after reading some of your posts I realize we have a few things in common. I also had a life changing accident that left scars on my face. But this accident made me a better person and since it happened I always think of it as a blessing. It made me a appreciate life and most importantly took away some of my worries. In general it made me a better person and I am thankful for it.

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Mauricio
2/16/2013 10:21:23 am

It is great that your accident gave you a better perspective of life and you were able to overcome it.
Most importantly, you did not use it as an excuse for defeat.


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Jeanette Rosenfeld
2/5/2013 06:04:17 am

Volver al pasado es tan terrible y triste. Pero como tú mismo dices
hay que seguir adelante dando valor a lo que realmente vale.
Gracias a Dios eres un luchador.

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Mauricio
2/16/2013 11:37:43 am

Gracias!

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Mohana
2/10/2013 08:00:28 am

Hi, Happy Anniversary and Happy Living. I celebrate live in every form. Keep up the spirit! Best, Mohana

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Mauricio
2/20/2013 01:11:21 am

Thank you.
Cheers!

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Mauricio
2/20/2013 01:11:29 am

Thank you.
Cheers!

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Mauricio
2/20/2013 01:11:35 am

Thank you.
Cheers!

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