Be thankful for hard times in your life. Try not to look at them as bad things, but as opportunities to grow and learn...

So, this past week was definitely one of a kind, and I’d love to sit here and say that I learned a lot in class about my topic but the truth is that I didn’t. I was very preoccupied this past week; however I can reassure myself that I did do a lot of learning outside the class this week.

I guess I’ve come to realize that things happen in life that can’t be explained and just need sort out by themselves. No one can really explain why someone would ever feel the need to hurt themselves but the reality is it happens. Nor can anyone explain the affect it has on the people around that individual. I think the worst part is that when you watch a friend go through that you feel guilty for being upset and confused about it that you push aside the fact that you’re clearly not yourself and need to release some stress... But I guess time showed me you have to deal with it eventually.

Another thing that’s been on my mind this past week is; how can you prepare yourself to say goodbye to a person you love knowing you may never see them again, or if they’ll even be alive tomorrow. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be... that’s for sure. But hey, every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end,

I just really don’t know what to say this week.. I’m just thankful that I’m starting to be okay with things that have happened this year, maybe there’s a reason these things happen.

Things are looking up, and I’m going into this week ready for some H-I-R-O-S-H-I-M-A loving : )