urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:paper_tigers goddess of solitude goddess of solitude 2038-01-19T03:14:07Z urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:paper_tigers:105515 2038-01-19T03:14:07Z 2038-01-19T03:14:07Z Today was my birthday, and I have to say that despite a few bumps in the road I had a really good time. My dear friend went out of his way to make sure I had a good day, we drove sixty miles from home to eat at my favorite restaurant and we saw a movie that I have been dying to see since it came out. Additionally, he is buying me an ipod of my choosing. It may not seem like much, but it is more than anyone usually does for me on my birthday and I really felt special today. It was far better than my birthday last year, which I spent in a funeral home clasping the cold dead hand of my father. <br /><br />I truly feel that I am moving toward a more positive place in my life, and though there are emotional issues that I have to deal with along the way, I know things are gradually improving. Although I'm not where I want to be in life, like at all, I still have real hope for the future. I feel myself growing and adapting into a happier person, and I am trying hard to live my life as open-mindedly and as lovingly as I can. Despite the fact that I haven't achieved the success I had hoped to have at this point in my life, I honestly feel that at least the company here is good. My friends and roommates are truly awesome people and I am unbelievably fortunate to have them in my life.