Be The Best Possible Version Of Yourself.

January 27, 2011

Happy 22nd Birthday. <3 

Given the day, I have decided not to talk about myself, 

but someone who had the world at her fingertips...

Magdalene Emily O'Malley 

Today would have been Maggies 22nd Birthday,

her 5th birthday since she passed away. 

Every year on Maggies birthday, Liz and I put pink balloons all around Rhinebeck. 

Not only only to celebrate her birthday, 

but to remind everyone of the wonderful life she lived.

People live busy lives and dont always take the time out to enjoy it.

Every time i think of maggie, i think about the amazing person she was

always positive and smiling, hard determined student and a dedicated athlete. 

When i think about all the opportunities i have had since maggie passed, 

i then think about all the opportunities she missed out. 

i have the everything to be thankful for. 

<3 2nd In The State. <3 

Although I have reached the point in my life where i am constantly moving place to place, I will always take a few minutes out of my day to think about maggie and everything she was. 

If i am fortunate to become half the person she was before she passed away,

i would be beyond grateful. 

you smile light up a room. 

Take london for example. as you know there are days when i cannot wait for it to be over so i can go home. but when you really think about it, i should be cherishing every second of this trip. Not only london, but everything i have experienced from my junior year of high school, for the rest of my life. Maggie wont ever be able to experience these events that i take for granted. 

#4. our angel in the outfield. 

Maggie had such a wonderful future in front of her,

 and there isnt a single doubt in my mind, 

that she would have been successful in whatever she decided to do.

 To this day i imagine the magnificent life she would be living. 

A senior at a well-known college, excelling at her studies 

and already having an incredible job lined up for after graduation. 

Although maggie was unable to make it as far as we expected, she still made a bigger impact on everyones lives, than I will in my entire life. 

always remember, to keep a part of maggie with you at all times. 

be the best possible version of yourself

unfortunately not matter how much i try, 

i cannot express through words how amazing maggie was. 

the world has truly missed out on an amazing woman. 

I am truly blessed to have been a part of maggies life. 

I couldnt have asked for a better friend, or team-mate. 

I will forever cherish the moments we had together.

live like you were dying. 

I hope you enjoyed the balloons today maggie.

 Liz and I send our love.

Miss you more and more everyday.

Love you forever princess. 

<3 

Sunny days seem to hurt the most
Wear the pain like a heavy coat
I feel you everywhere I go
I see your smile, I see your face
I hear you laughing in the rain
Still can't believe you're gone

It ain't fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
The death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today

Would you see the world?
Would you chase your dreams?
Settle down with a family?
I wonder, what would you name your babies?
Some days the sky's so blue
I feel like I can talk to you
And I know it might sound crazy

Sunny days seem to hurt the most
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
The only thing that gives me hope
Is I know I'll see you again someday <3