I know it's a touchy subject, but it'd be interesting to know this stuff.
I don't know about everyone else, but I have something that will instantly make me cry for a little bit.
My dad and I have had our dog Trigger for as long as I can remember, and seeing as I can remember since I was at least 4 or 5, that means he's pretty damn old since I'm 17 now. We got him as a puppy, so he's about 13-14 now. When I think about this, it reminds me that... in a couple years, he may not be around anymore... that thought... it destroys me. Ask Kobo, I'm a pretty ******** optimistic person, but when that thought creeps into my head, I'm like a whole different person. It's even worse when I'm in a place like school, and I gotta try to hide the tears otherwise I'll get s**t from people (cause you know, *makes my voice deeper* Guys are supposed to be big and tough!) so because I'm trying to hide the tears, I get pissed that the thought is in my head, which doesn't really help me =/
So yeah, a while ago, my dad and I agreed, when Trigger goes... that'll possibly be the ONLY time him and I are crying together...
I made a new character though, Trigger. I based him off my dog, as a way to remember him and imagine that he's still there and stuff...
This video... it made me think about that today... Video
EDIT: Just did a little research.... average life span for a beagle is 14 years... sad