Adventures.

I believe in a lot of things. I believe in hot chocolate, tacos, happiness, and love. I believe that everything in life happens for a reason. People come and go for a reason. Hearts are broken for a reason. Dreams are dreamed for a reason. Tears fall for a reason. Plans fail for a reason. Everything that's ever happened to me makes me everything I am. People have asked me what I would change about myself, if given the opportunity to change anything I pleased. And every time, I answered, "Nothing." I wouldn't change anything about me. Because by changing even one little imperfection, I could possibly change everything I've worked to become. My past defines me. My imperfections give me the opportunity to become stronger. The girl in the mirror has become my friend. And I wouldn't change any of it.

Lately I've come to recognize each new day as a new adventure. When the sun rises, and the beams of light trickle through my blinds and dance upon my eyelids, I am given the choice to be thankful for a new adventure with a new day, or grumble because my body isn't ready yet to wake up and face the light. I've never really been a morning person. I blame it on the fact that I enjoy being caught up in the fantasy of my dreams more than I enjoy facing reality. But when I accept the rising of the sun and the singing of my alarm as a welcome to a grand new adventure, it seems to make each day far more lovely than it would have likely been if I had begun the day with a negative perspective. Attitude is everything. And I'm trying my best to keep mine positive. 

I suppose I haven't been very open lately. Part of that is because my thoughts are a tangled mess of emotions and memories, and I'm not quite sure what to do with any of it. And I suppose part of it is also because I've just distanced myself from the Victoria who was once so open about the details of her life. I guess what I'm trying to say is this: I'm willing to answer any questions you have for me. No matter how awkward. No matter how personal. I will answer your questions about me.