J.R. Johnson

I recently asked my father to check my “in case of emergency” documents to see if he thought anything was missing. What can I say, I like to plan ahead. I’ve seen enough aftermath by now to realize that one of the best things you can do for your loved ones is to be prepared. I’m also sure I’m still missing some things, which is why I wanted an experienced set of eyes on the situation. (And by that I mean lawyer-level prepared, not “I bought this kit/took random advice off the internet and am sure it will all be fine” prepared.)

Opener to my text:

At some point I’d appreciate it if you would check the ICE folder and pretend we’re dead 🙁

Very sad. But the good news is that we’re not dead yet! My text closing:

/ok, not dead anymore. rejoice! 

And I will.

There’s a certain joy to actively realizing that despite the sprawling expanse of history and the billions of people who have lived and died before me (and will come after), I, right now, in this moment, am alive. And so are you.

Hooray!

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