one of my favorite things about being mexican is how our culture doesn’t hide from death— it can be sad, ofc, but it’s the ultimate thing that unites us all. it’s a beautiful thing to consider when living the day by day: we’re not here forever, so let’s make it better. 
i’ve known of people and have had family members who instead of funerals had “a celebration of life”. it’s like a party. we wear colorful clothing, have good food, loud music and dance to the memory of the person that we loved. 
death is not to be feared but embraced. 

 I love the Dia de los Muertos celebrations.

I want a graduation party when I go. The Irish have wakes, which holds a similar concept to celebrating the "graduate" with a party.

I understand people feeling sorrow, and a certain amount is expected, but when that is the sole focus, it seems self-centered to me. Just because they've left their body, doesn't mean they're not still around! 

 yes! día de muertos is just to remember the love of the people that left us and how death will come for everyone so fuck it 😮‍💨

yeah, sorrow is understandable, but i wouldn’t want my loved ones to feel pure pain when i leave. we live in memories, so it’s better to just remember others with love and honor