Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it, even if you don't totally agree with my thoughts. Those are always the best kind of discussions, in my opinion.

I need my past to remind me not to do certain stupid things again

Oh yes, very much indeed. I'm sure I'll get to air my stupider moments in history as the game goes on (provided I'm still in it).

There WILL be drinks, bright colors, laughter, jokes and a celebration of my life and my continued adventure, wherever that went.

This is what I want too. :)