i wrote this in my real journal...and i thought it was cool...so i have decided to share it...

[a_star_is_born7]

i have discovered that sometimes in life we have to just sit back and wait. no matter what bad things are thrown at us, we must get past them, and see the upside to life. happiness is always just around the corner. i know that everyone has told me this time and time again, and i could not stand it, but they were all right...i just had to find out for myself. looking for happiness only brings us more sorrow when we come just short of it. you have to let happiness find you!

i love you all..and i am sorry that i discarded your advice for so long...but i have found my happiness and i thank you all for being there for me through thick and thin! i love you!

<3
erica