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JILL SCHMELZER Amherst Reporter

+ FOOD FOR THOUGHT- Although I usually hit the delete key whenever I get chain letters via e-mail, something told me to read one my aunt sent to me, slugged "tequila and salt."

Maybe it's because I had been out the night before and thought she had some psychic power enabling her to know I had a self-inflicted headache. Well, when I opened the mail and began to read it, it actually didn't have anything to do with alcohol. It stated the following:

1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.

2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.

3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.

4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.

5. Every night, someone thinks about you before they go to sleep.

6. You mean the world to someone.

7. You are special and unique.

8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.

10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.

11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.

I mention these ideas to you, dear readers, because I think people should remember life isn't as bad as it sometimes seems. Yes, there are times that nothing seems to be going right, but once you get through it and survive it, you can get through anything.

I ask you to stop and reread these statements. I'll bet most, if not all, apply to each of you in some way, and if you think your world is falling apart around you, remember life is only as bad as you make it. "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."