To my first real fan, Kelly:

"I also agree that sometimes the strongest thing to do is to stay, or to make your dreams work with whatever situation or town you are in. That is the mark of a truly resilient, brave, creative person. I really don't think running away to another city/state changes things as much as people expect. You're going to do so well in life- don't ever let people look down on you for anything :)"


So I may or may not have just danced around my house laughing joyfully now knowing that my blog has it's first real fan. And it's not someone that I told to read it daily or anything this time... It's somebody that just happened to stumble upon it and now reads it on their own because they enjoy it. I've been striving for that since first beginning this blog during my sophomore year. I'd like to thank you, Kelly, for this great mood I'm in tonight.
I really took your advice into consideration as well, and I appreciate it. I'm not trying to say that I'm running from any problems, just that I'd like the adventure. I'm sure a few months gone and I'd learn all new reasons to appreciate my hometown again.

This is my life motto.

"And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same." -Maryanne Williamson