"Smile Always"

Today taught me that I don't need to be "the strong one". I am kidding myself.


In elementary school we were instructed to head our papers with our name, date, assignment number, etc. Above my name I always drew a smiley face with the words "Smile Always".

During this time of transition (grad school to ? ), I can't possibly "smile always". It's transition. And it's hard. I will miss people. I will miss places. I will miss situations. I will miss comfort.


So, today I decided I will embrace the fact that I am sad, scared, and anxious. I won't dwell (duh), but I will let myself be those things. Otherwise, I'd be kidding myself.


Thankful for today,

Litsa Eileen