The Answer is 42

So, this time last year I was in a bad place. Battling a mild case of depression and keeping sane by going to school and hanging out with friends as much as possible. 

A year later, I've realized how much I've learned about myself and grown in a sense. 

I've really learned to enjoy being alone. I had issues with it for so long because I didn't know how to be alone. I like being left alone to read, do art, and doing what I want when I want. 

I'm a quiet and reserved social butterfly. Oxymoron, I know. Once I get to know people better, I'll talk to them about all kinds of stuff. I help run social groups because it gives me something to do and I get to explore new things I may not have known about before. I get to meet new people and make new friends constantly. 

It is hard though with my social groups being different than my other social circles. They all don't know each other and sometimes it's hard to relate between the groups. I kind of wish all my friends knew each other in a way. Haha. 

Things are going fairly well right now. I'm hoping the next year will bring lots of new friends and some new and good opportunities for me. 

Love always,

Melissa

P.S. Kudos to anyone who gets the title of the blog. 

"The light in your soul is far greater than the darkness. Shine your light."