Maybe I was more optimistic now than I was in the future. Which is weird, considering the world felt so dark. But I think it's because in the darkness, I knew where to look to find golden flecks of light. And they kept me warm and helped me see in flashes, so I wasn't always lost. And I learned to look for those. I'm so lucky to have friends who care about me, and who I care about. I hope that feeling never ends.












