Our Stranger Meaning

Shakyamuni Buddha (The Buddha) has taught us that meaning in life to end suffering (dukkha), well rather that which causes discomfort. Suffering is a little harsh. Anyways, though his teachings he has taught us that the life we lead and everything around is impermanent and subject to end. Because of this impermanence it is unnecessary to create attachments which cause suffering. This is not to say we cannot have joy in out life and that our lives our to be banal and stoic. They're supposed to be compassionate and joyful, but this is beside the point. The main point of Shakyamuni's teachings was to bring an end to the dukkha that plague us. Outside of this, the goal which bring joys varies between person to person. Shakyamuni had no problem with doing what you enjoyed, so if in turn it gives you another meaning, it is fine.
Being a student of Buddha, I concur with what he is teaching as his meaning, for obvious reasons. I have come to realize the dukkhas in life and realize through positive actions I can negate the suffering in my life and others. Outside of the cessation of suffering I find little to no meaning however. I see everything as very impermanent, much like Buddha taught, and for that I myself put no meaning into it. But that is just me. That is not to say my life is devoid and empty. I enjoy the company if my friends and family and fill my time with hobbies that I enjoy, but I know that they are subject to change and do not hold it against them.
But that is just me. Meaning is subjective to everyone and life's meaning is no different. In fact, even followers of Buddha like me may have different meaning of life then I do, and that is alright too. Who are we to tell another man that we are right and they are wrong?

Classmate that I am Thankful for

I hate picking favorites. I always feel bad for the people who I don't pick. Like if they read this, and see they are not picked, they might feel bad and I don't want that. So, with that said, I am thankful for everyone. I am quite serious when I say this too. Everyone in the classroom which I am in, I am grateful for. I am actually quite grateful for everyone in my life, but that is bigger than this. There is no one that I want to pick out in particular and give special recognition to because each person brings something new to the table. With each person there is a new thought and opinion and it broadens my horizon on the scoop of life. Too meta? Maybe. But regardless I am very grateful for everyone.