"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way that they handle these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas lights. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a living, is not the same thing as making a life. I've learned that life sometimes give you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to throw something back. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou. About the Author: Carley Whaley is the author of Thoughtscapes, a collection of poetry. She has also written plays and short stories for schools and churches in her area. For the last couple of years, she has worked at AppliancePartsPros.com as a CSR; but she has continued to write. She lives in Eastern Tennessee with her three children, Chris, Brooklyn, and Isaiah.