The Answer Man.

If you know Tim, you know he was a smart-ass, quick-witted, and genius. He had the answers for everything, and I'm pretty sure I just used him as an encyclopedia for all of my questions. Most times, he would grumpily tell me, "Just Google it!", which I would start doing, then I would look over and see that he was also Googling whatever question I had just asked him. Tim was the smartest person I have ever met- and yes, I called him a nerd sometimes because he LOVED math, but he could retain information like a sponge, and secretly, I was jealous.
In the hospital, I met some close family friends, and they called him "The Answer Man". Cindy also shared this story at the funeral, and it made me smile because Tim hadn't changed! Even at a young age, he needed to know the answers for everything, and when he didn't, he was looking it up the very next moment and telling everyone his findings. When the family came to visit him at the hospital, Tim sat up in bed and said, "Did you know that a blue whale is the biggest animal to ever exist? It's tongue weighs as much as a baby elephant." It's a ridiculous and awesome thing to say, and that was Tim.
I took my mom and I retraced a few steps this week of Tim and I. First, we hiked up Hillside Drive in La Jolla to Mount Soledad, where there is a 360 degree view of San Diego and a beautiful Veteran's Memorial. Hiking up Hillside, you walk past these amazing homes, and Tim would Zillow a few of them every now and again (most expensive home we passed was $8 million). When we arrived at the top, we had no idea that the Veteran's memorial existed and I was able to answer Tim's question the second time around with my mom- Who is allowed to get a plaque on this memorial? Is it just San Diegoans? (Tim- anyone can- you just have to pay a large sum of money to get a plaque). :)



 

 I took my mom tonight through Old Town San Diego, where Tim, The Answer Man, loved giving his historical insight when we took people there. I tried my best, but as he knew, I cannot remember as many things as him. He was basically my notebook. He did the walking tour when he first moved here, and we also did a Ghost Tour, which had some historical facts. We took my friend Victoria there a few months ago, and I let him shine with his facts. Victoria said he was a charmer, which yes, he was quite the charmer :)

 

 

 

 

I told Tim that if he ever left me, I would be lost. I wouldn't know the answers to anything, I would literally get lost in my car, and I just wouldn't be able to function. He agreed with this statement. Tim was my answer to everything. He was my fearless leader. He was my guide to life. I feared nothing in his presence- I knew that I was always in good hands, and that he could lead me out of the dark. Now he's not here, and I am lost, both physically and emotionally.
Tim was the movie quote guy, and I'm the song lyric girl, so I leave you with my favorite artist.
    Love of mine, someday you will die
    But I'll be close behind, I'll follow you into the dark
    No blinding light, or tunnels to gates of white,
    Just our hands clasped so tight
    Waiting for a hint of a spark
    If heaven and hell decide that they both are satisfied,
    Illuminate the NOs on their Vacancy signs,
    If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks,
    I will follow you into the dark..
    You and me have seen everything to see,
    From Bangkok to Calgary, in the soles of our shoes 
    All worn down, the time for sleep is now,
    It's nothing to cry about, because we'll hold each other soon, in the blackest of rooms.
    If heaven and hell decide that they both are satisfied,
    Illuminate the NOs on their Vacancy signs,
    If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks,
    I will follow you into the dark..