young and restless

After connect group last night, thanks to two lattes worth of caffeine, I was ready to face another day and thus sleep was not a likely prospect. Rather than lie pointlessly in the dark, I retrieved my journal and accompanied by Avril, began to relive my experiences over the last couple of years. I’d almost forgotten what a roller-coaster it’s been. How can you oppose being a drama queen when your life plays out like a soap-opera? I imagine I studied acting more as a survival tool than for the love of it.
Undoubtedly, those I’ve encountered have played major roles. Some have acted alongside, a few have dominated the scene, others have played a supporting role and all have offered a unique performance. I don’t mean to devalue my relationships with this analogy, its merely poetic licence. There have been pivotal performers who I had hoped I could keep close to me forever, like good songs that you wish would just keep on playing. But so many times a scene change has prompted a fresh cast and a new set and it takes a while to become comfortable in each others space.
In conclusion, I’d have to say that I’m enjoying this episode more than many from past seasons. If nothing else I’ve kept myself entertained; I’ve loved and lost, I’ve learned, I’ve hurt, I’ve enjoyed, I’ve thrived and failed…I’ve lived.