In Memory of Tosha

I don't know where or how to begin... How can you sum up a life in words? Tosha you were more than just my cousin you were a wonderful, beautiful person. I hope you knew how much you were loved. I still can't really believe you are gone... It's hard knowing that all I have left is a name in my cell phone that no longer lets me hear your voice on the other end of it. You were one of the most fun and good natured people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and you were always there for me when I needed advice or someone to talk to. You were an inspiration to me of what the rewards could be for making it through college. You were the type of person I strive to be. I marveled at your accomplisments and how quickly you reached them. I loved your writing and your sense of humour.

I don't think I will ever understand why. But I will always cherish the memories I have.

I remember you visiting 6 or 7 years ago and playing Mario Kart 64 with me and you finding out I had been letting you win and making me play you again without holding anything back.

I remember camping with you in Vail when the huge hailstorm came through and flooded our camp. How we were all just content to sit in the tent and listen to the rain and my attempt at playing guitar. I'm much better now...

Having a picture taken with you when you convinced me to put on a fuzzy pink bathrobe and bunny slippers. I don't think I ever saw the picture but I remember having it taken and how funny we thought it would be.

All the tours you gave us of San Francisco and all of the walks on the beach. You seemed to know every cool random fact about the city and all of the cool places.

The night we sang karoke together and the song we picked totally bombed but we didn't care and just laughed it off.

I can't believe I'll never get to see you again... You will be missed by the many people whose lives you touched. I hope that you are at peace now.

I love you...