A List

A list of things that have made me smile over the last few months:

• Visiting my friends back in Boston the other month. You never realize how much people mean to you until you don't get to see them often. My Boston family means the world to me, and I miss seeing them as often as I use to. Being able to hug them all made all the difference that month.
• Staying with Marissa while in Boston. She is such an amazing soul and I am so happy to have her in my life. She makes me smile, deals with my crazy shit, listens, gives great advice, understands. She's the friend you always wish you will have in your lifetime.
• Being able to help my nephew with his homework. Brendan asked me to read over an assignment he had to do for English on The Crucible. I was honored to be able to go through it and give him advice. Something I wouldn't have been able to do if I didn't come back home.
• The words of support from my coworkers. Recently a few have told me some really nice things about my work and ethic towards the office. It felt nice to know that even when I feel bad, like I didn't do something right or at least up to my satisfaction, people are noticing how hard I try and how much I love being there.
• Being able to be with my family. Being able to see them every day/week and getting to go to big events together... priceless.

Though I have been feeling rough, I can at least look at this list and know that I have it good. I am strong. I will get through this.