Twelve

Lesson One:

I had McDonalds tonight for the first time in about 3 years.

Don't ever ask for "sans" something at McDonalds.

Especially one in Times Square.

At 2 in the morning.

...They won't have any idea what you're talking about.

Lesson Two:

My own words tonight-

"Oh no no no, love. I'm moving. I just love these people. But I collect people everywhere I go, you know. If I decided to not go places on account of the love I had for the people wherever I was, I would never get anything done in this life."

I don't find that sad.

This kind of life is gorgeous.

Lesson Three:

I'm a pretty creative gal, but even I couldn't make up the stories that I share of my experiences in life thus far.

Lesson Four:

The answer "Because I can" is becoming the only one I need or even want to give to any questions about decisions and future. This is because I have a God I can trust. And do trust. This is huge.

Lesson Five:

Chicken is fucking delicious. Bye bye, vegetarianism.

Lesson Six:

I really need to start sleeping before 5 in the morning.

(Yeah right)

Lesson Seven:

This phrase-

"All I want to do is travel the world, write about what I see, and make people care about it."

-finally means what I've always wanted it to.

Lesson Eight:

I'm so lucky you were a coward. Life would not be as fucking awesome and free as it is if you were still hanging around. Enjoy your videochats. I deserve way better.

And I won't be ashamed of waiting for something real.

"In the fullness of what you are doing, he will come..."

Lesson Nine:

I like that I am finally learning to believe in myself as much as the people around me believe in me. Thanks, everyone. :)

Lesson Ten:

I live and breathe by listening to people's stories. I could do that and nothing else for the rest of my life.

Lesson Eleven:

Sometimes I feel that coming "home" to a borrowed couch and backpack is the only thing that feels natural. And trust me, I don't lament this. It's the best feeling in the entire world.

Lesson Twelve:

Holy shit, I am one blessed human being.

The.

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