Don't Do It

As many of you probably know, something tragic happened over the weekend. 

Sarah McCausland, 19, of Winnetka, and Evelina Martin Brown, 20, of Seattle, were struck and killed by the car in Tivoli, NY. 

Words cannot describe the pain and sorrow I am feeling right now, and will be for quite some time. Sarah was such an incredible woman, talented beyond anything you could imagine. I had the opportunity to become close with Sarah last year, since we were in Lagniappe Potpourri together, and ended up spending a lot of time with the same friend group. Her warmness and affection spread like a wildfire, and everyone loved Sarah. Honestly, I cannot find a single person who had something negative to say about this amazing human being. Sarah loved music, spending time with her friends, and living life in the present moment. Like me, she never worried about he past, and tried not to worry about the future. Her kind heart and open arms were always accepting of me, and everyone around her. No words can describe Sarah McCausland. She was beyond anything I could formulate into a single sentence. The only thing that brings me comfort is that I will see her again soon. Just to sit down, over a pot of earl grey tea, and discuss the hypocrisy of humanity. Sarah, you will be missed, and I will cherish the fond memories we've had together forever. I know your soul lives on, and I know you are singing your heart out with Frank and the boys.  

This tragic incident happened because of a single persons misjudgment, and down right idiocy. The woman who hit Sarah was driving while intoxicated, and it was not the first time. Carol Boeck, 63, of Red Hook, N.Y., struck Sarah at around midnight Friday night. Police later arrested Carol after she fled from the scene. She will be facing felony charges, and her bail is currently set at $100,000.

This post is directed towards Carol, and others who think drinking and driving is "okay". 

It simply is not. And if you decide it is "okay", or that you are an exception. You are not. The decisions you make directly affects innocent people, and the loved ones of those people, and the people around them. Think twice the next time you go out and drive drunk, you will regret it.

Rest In Peace Sarah. I love you, always have, and always will. 

Thank you for all the happiness and joy you brought to my life, and the lives of everyone around me.