Don't Know What's Down This Road, I'm Just Walking

Today was a great day.  Momentous even.  As I clamored out of bed this morning I already knew that something was different.  My perspective has changed slightly.  This day was almost like a dream, like I was floating through life.  It was productive and yet I had the most amazing time.  Have you ever thought about how quickly or how slowly our moods change?  Or what you have to experience to gain a new perspective?  Two days ago, all I wanted was to get out of this place.  But today, this very morning when I woke up, something had switched in my mind.  It was a light bulb-like moment, yet it was a long time coming.  I am still quite unsure of why this day was so different, but I am continually enlightened.  I will admit, I have been pretty pessimistic, feeling alone.  But this morning I was awoken by a wonderful friend, a new found sister.  And from that moment everything changed.  I was no longer alone, but had a support system in place.  I am reassured that there are people here and elsewhere that WILL back me up.  For that, I cannot ever be grateful enough.  I am often quick to care and am easily shaken when people don't reciprocate that kindness.  It should be a gift, but sometimes it is a curse in disguise.  I've learned many things just in the little time I've been here.  I've encountered situations that I've never had to deal with before, some I hope never to deal with again.  Nevertheless, it has been a great experience so far.  I feel like I can really grow in this place.  I just have to find my niche.