The last time I wrote, I was a little bit...manic? Every day brings me closer to a little more peace, and every night I sleep easier.

Happiness has never really been part of my equation, and lately I've been really taking some time out to sort through the things that bring that. My friends; my wonderful amazing friends who are a constant source of inspiration and laughter. Wind and cool, soft nights. rooftops. straw hats and fishing with dad. watching maria and tim at tuckers with desi. wine tastings and bikes on the hottest day of summer. dinner with kim on patios. gripping shoulders on the back of a moped. night swimming sans clothes. being an adult, feeling like a kid. water, water, water. Erin and her yellow shorts. Screaming in cars and trading our shoes. hugging Britni when I thought that nothing could get better, or worse. hot cornbread and vegan gravy. singing coffeepots at 7am. Ann and our dreams to improve our city and our lives. twin beds and sawdust. Charlie and everything fun about Charlie. backgammon with pina coladas. learning to bike fast, learning to ride slow. sipping my coffee and planning my life. Kristi's pizza and Cassie the dog. . realizing that I'm still here, and that here is where I wanted to be all along.