I've been thinking about this for a while, and it's a bit surprising, but there are only two living people in this world I truly respect. Trust? A lot of people. Love? Quite a few. Like? Hundreds. Respect? Not likely. The first respected person of mine is Christopher Downing, a friend I had back in elementary that I have now lost contact with, unfortunately. He was like a saint, always happy, never judging, never holding a grudge, and very generous. Actually he was such a nice person that I usually felt bad for not being nice enough towards him. Maybe the reason I really respect him is that I never really got to know him, the more you learn about people the more flaws you discover. Some people are completely different in public, some are the same in any kind of situation, some are always themselves, some you never really figure out. Current friends and family I treasure, but after interacting with them for so long and noticing all their flaws it's hard to fully respect them. Maybe I'm the one who's too judgmental, who knows. The second respected person on my very short list of people is an old teacher btw.

Moving on, how about people you would trust your life with? Do you know anyone who would give their life to save yours? When faced with such a situation, who would? My brother? My sister? My father? My mother? It's hard to say, I'd like to say a definite yes to my parents at least, but reality is never soft around the edges. I doubt any of my friends would be so generous, maybe Bear, since he's really really Catholic, doesn't seem to be hesitant to as if the life after this will be better or existent. And then another question, is there anyone I would give my life to save? I don't think so. I mean, I would risk my life to save many people I care about, but I would never be willing to give my own life away in exchange. Even in a situation where multiple lives could be saved by a sacrifice I doubt I'd be willing, it feels like I have too much to lose. It might seem like I'm cold and heartless, but ask yourself the same thing. Be honest