I've been told recently that I'm a survivor, a strong survivor. At first I had to stop and think about that. I suppose that there are different kinds of surviving out there and I am just going through one of those ways.

And looking back on what I've had to endure over the past year and some time...I can't help but feel abit of satisfaction in the fact I've come through this far and hope to only keep moving forward with things.

I've lost roommates, I've endured a job that doesn't appreciate me, as always bills bills bills, and no money, people taking advantage of my hospitalty and generosity...but I won't stop giving those things to those who deserve it. I'm sure that is nothing new to a lot of people. What makes me any different from anyone out there? Probably nothing, I'm an average person who has issues.

I'm not complaining, just a little introspection. There are things in life I wish I could change with the blink of an eye, I'm putting my effort into what I want to see improve, and slowly...very slowly things are.

I still look at the past and take from it bits and pieces. I try to be a happy person, and seeing how things work out for others around me...

All I can do is stand strong, take the blows I must, and take it one step at a time. Isn't that all anyone can do though?