On this, the day of the dead, I have decided againt making an altar in remembrance and celebration of Meliss. It is just too hard for me to say that she is dead. I bought a simple candle that I will light, and will set her photo next to it this evening before I go to sleep. The cultural aspect of this day is very unique and pretty damn cool. All of the decorations and festivities, from the elaborate altars to the sugar skulls, makes it very clear that the Mexican way of remembrance is not one of sadness but of pure joy. Everyone is celebrating the life of those loved ones who have past. And when I say celebrating I mean CELEBRATING. It is not something that can be easily described, you just have to experience it to understand the fullness of this day. I celebrate her life constantly though, in my mind, with my dreams and memories. They are a constant reminder of how wonderful she was and that is enough for now. Besides, she isn't dead, she is just living through me now.