Happy Fourth!

I just returned from Heidi and Torreya's/Dave and Alise's goat roast/firework watching/sangria drinking party. I am so happy. I feel wonderful. Fabulous. Everything is exactly how it should be. I'm full of wonder, awe, and enthusiasm. I love my friends. I love that I'm young and unencumbered. I love that I have so much ahead of me and that I'm surrounded by so many incredible people. Life is good. As it is. Right now.

When I think about the past two 4th of Julys, I realize how much happier I am now. I thought I lost something, but really, truly, I have gained so much. I got my life back and I am so happy for that.

Free, free, I'm free! What fitting tribute to the 4th.