"The pleasantest things in the world are pleasant thoughts: and the great art of life is to have as many of them as possible." - Montaigne

So apparently you can't make certain blog entries private. It's a little frustrating, but I can go to another site to make my own private entries. That address will not be disclosed. Sorry. I've realized that I do need my own privacy because censoring myself isn't really helping me. I just need a place to truly vent knowing that nobody will be reading except for myself.

North Carolina has been wonderful. It's exactly what I needed and I'm finding that certain situations from my recent past have only crossed my mind a few times. And when they do, I quickly realize that I don't need to bother myself with worrying about -- what, other people's problems? Yeah, I've done too much of that lately for my own good. Well, I don't need to go further about that!

I've been able to see Ben's friends (well, I suppose they're mine too!) and hopefully will see them again! I find it's fascinating that we can go more than a year (or three) without seeing one another and it doesn't matter -- it's like we pick up where we left off. We're going to South Carolina tomorrow for a couple of days. Then, we're back in Charlotte till Saturday. I'll update. :)

"There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest." - Elie Wiesel

-E

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Ghandi

Well, this is it. My first public post on my new site. I didn't think it would feel this liberating (can technology make you feel liberated?!), but it does. Regardless of what has happened in the past, I've moved on. I'm going to North Carolina till the 27th tomorrow. If I get a chance to update this, I will. Otherwise, you'll just have to wait (I say that as though people are already reading this)! I'm hoping to come back with a clear mind, a positive outlook (okay, I guess I usually have one, but I mean...returning to that state of mind), and relaxed.

"Remember, there are no mistakes, only lessons. Love yourself, trust your choices, and everything is possible." - Cherie Carter-Scott

-E