sometimes you have to take a step in the dark.

carrying two loaves of bread i rescued from the dumpster and a bag kris got for me in guatemala, i slowly walked home, savoring every step.
sporadic raindrops fell on my hair, glasses, face, and i welcomed its presence.
as i walked, i went through my day and felt so much warmth and happiness. and i realized, it's not what i surrounded myself with, but who i surrounded myself with that made me feel the way i do right now.
i thought of this morning's broulims/library run with alyx and our plans to play with the kittens again on wednesday,
i thought of lyndee's constant support and optimism, especially in regards to working at the lovely rexburg opinion center,
i thought of how hard i laughed listening to jeff and aaron sing "stand by me" in the weirdest way possible,
and talking music with ryan and joe,
and losing track of the time talking with hannah, nikki, and lyndee [just like the old days],
and i breathed deeply.
this semester has not been one without its struggles and i have been tempted to turn back and quit,
but today, more than ever, i'm so grateful that i'm still here.
life truly is beautiful.