Sunshine in the storm

So life is stormy. There's some winds, and it seems like they could be picking up anytime soon. And it seems like I might just tip over because I tend to focus on this wind. It's just wind. And it's the end of the world because I feel so frail. I don't imagine myself as strong. Just as being. I'm just there. Not really weak or strong. And I guess my weakness is associated with feeling empty. Alone. Like nobody really notices me. I'm just another tree, and this wind is trying to strip me of my leaves. But then I realize just how many people love me for me. Even if I'm a really odd, crooked looking tree. This analogy is getting too complicated for me to keep up, but basically I just feel soooo loved right now. I love everybody that I've met here in Lake Forest. I've learned so much from them, and I just feel so happy right now. Molly McCue. Maggie Tuten. Jadremea Flint. And so many more. I just feel so much love for you all and you all have impacted me greatly. So much. When I start to lose my grip, you guys ground me. Just by making me laugh, and showing me how much I have to laugh about. You guys make me laugh. And I LOVE to laugh. It's my most effective medicine. And you guys do it just by being you. Weirdys. That's what you are, but it fits. Embrace the weird.