Thank you Mr. Washington

I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them. I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back. I've learned that it takes years to build up trust and only seconds to destroy it. I've learned that it's not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts. I've learned that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes, after that, you'd better know something.

I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to the best others can do, but to the best you can do. I've learned that it's not what happens to people, it's what they do about it. I've learned that no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides. I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you'll see them. I've learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I've learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences. I've learned that there are people, who love you dearly, but just don't know how to show it. I've learned that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel. I've learned that true friendship continues to grow even over the longest distance... same goes for true love.

I've learned that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that. I've learned that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others, sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself. I've learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief. I've learned that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other and just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I've learned that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their actions. I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different. I've learned that no matter the consequences, those who are honest with themselves get farther in life. I've learned that your life can be changed in a matter of hours; when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.

I've learned that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains. I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon. I've learned that it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people's feelings and standing up for what you believe. I've learned to love and be loved. I've learned.

Omer Washington

Photos from the Stribling Wedding

Extra, Extra! Zak gets married today!

Okay so I know most of you still don't believe it but it is true! Zak found someone to marry him!



Our ZKP marries the beautiful JudiAdrianne today at 7p.

(No, I don't think the earth will crack itself in twain and suck them in..... but the heavens may open up and cry for joy at the sight!)

On this Saturday.....7-7-07... the luckiest day of the century (or so it has been dubbed) I would like to take this opportunity to thank Judi for marrying our boy Z. We all love Zak. He is one of my very bestest guy pals. So I don't mind telling you that man can be SO STINKY! Let's review some of the nicknames he has collected over the years........

We all know BONK! (he loves Knob Creek Whiskey)Zaky-Poo
Z to the K
Stink Bomb
Ass Man
Fucktard
Angi's mom's boy toy
Mungo
Fuckstick
Stinky
Grossy McGrosserson

oh the list goes on and on......

Happy wedding day to Zak and Judi from all of us (past and present) at Camp Shakespeare!!!!!!!

Judi - thank you so much for marrying this guy! We all love you!

XOXO