i almost died a few years ago and have since realized that life is nothing to take for granted...... after 2 yrs. of college i decided to take a break from school. i have worked several dead end jobs for the past years, but after getting laid off a couple weeks ago in ths great economy that 2009 has provided. i just started the best job of my life 5 days ago....... i am now the activities director at alta ridge assisted living......  even though old folks "stink" are "gross" "wierd" "scary" and all of the other false stereotypes....... guess what??? they are still people even if they're slow, frail and maybe not "all there" mentally, all they need is love just like everyone else. love, REAL love is the most reciprocating thing in the world!!! you give it, you get it back ten fold. i took a a fairly big pay cut, but after only five days my heart has been enlarged and broken at the same time, just hanging out and playing bingo and domninos with these incredible people nearing the end of there lives......... the day i got canned i was pissed, bitter, devistated, etc...... after starting this new job, i am so thankful i lost the job i despised and started an enjoyable fullfilling one........ i think, i hope that this job is going to open my eyes and make me a better person.