In light of the recent tragedy in Littleton and due to the Gothic scene being put under a microscope and scrutinized I've thrown this in to let people who don't know me, know why I use the term Momento Mori, which translates into remember you must die. I use it in my own life to remind myself that this existence is not forever. I try to live each day fully, constantly learning and trying new things, standing out in the crowd, and living life by my rules in order to keep from wasting the life I have been given. It serves as a reminder to all to contemplate what they are doing with their life as well as where they stand spiritually because at anytime we all have to face death and whatever comes afterward. This is the same reason I wear the Ank symbol, one of it's meaning is life eternal, which to me consists of living a full, exceptional life here on earth, then believing that there is a heaven waiting for me in the afterlife. I hope that those unfamiliar with the Gothic subculture take the time to read this and don't just fixate on words, terms, and images that you are unfamiliar with or simply don't want to learn about.