Indeed! Nice writing @gjoeohere. I agree with @cadawg it's gonna be so hard judging the contest and this is also the second post that I have reviewed, so far and it's just the first day of the contest.
Yes, dear, life is short. I'm 33 in 2 days and I am living with kidney failure. I depend on a dialysis machine as life support. Your mantra is something I also tell myself quite often. I ask myself always that if I die today, will there be no regrets for me... I do as much as I can as long as I can because yes, life is too short. Only love what matters and only deal with the necessary. I'll see you more of your good content here in Steemit! All the best.
I am really moved by your perception of life, thanks also for sharing this, the contest, your story. All the best and i hope i dont disappoint.
Stay strong brother because am sure what has driven you thus far will take you all the way, keep believing...thanks again