sometimes the things that make you happy are the same things that make you sad. choose the things you'll want to remember someday. just be nice to people. no matter who they are. no matter what they do. that's happiness right there. today I was sitting at a table by myself eating frozen yogurt when another young woman sat down at the table across from mine and did the same. she reminded me so much of myself. thin, with brown shoulder length hair and some pesky acne scars. she carried a purse and a phone, and as she sat there enjoying her treat I felt a huge connection with her. because, also like me, she was alone and seemed resigned to it. I wish with all my might that I had asked her to join me at my table so that she wouldn't have to be alone. and so that I wouldn't have to be alone. but I didn't. and that's how I've always lived my life. wishing with all my might. and yet still sitting all alone. because I don't get lonely, but I know some people do. and that's how I've always lived my life. just because you've always done something one way, it doesn't mean you should always do it that way. important lessons learned. more to be learned and that's how I want to live my life.