I forgot, for a while, what joy felt like. I had let the stresses of life overtake me. I didn't want to be here, in this life, in this place. I was tired of existing. But today I had a shower after a soccer game. We hadn't won, but it had only been by one goal. I washed my hair, and changed into comfy clothes, and I felt clean. I came down, and sat beside my dog, and began to build a concept I had thought of a while ago, but hadn't had the time to work on. I put your earbuds in, and hit shuffle on my music. Meteor Shower by Owl City played. And I decided to listen to some of there other songs. So I played their newest album, Cinematic. And as I sat there, a thought occurred to me. That I quite like the life I'm leading. I sat wrapped in a fuzzy blanket, with my dog, creating art, Montana playing in the background, and I felt happy. I felt at peace. I like the life I'm leading. I have a wonderfully family, both those of blood and those of choice. I have a nice dog, a warm home, and soft bed. And I'm happy. And for that moment, I was at peace.
