I knew life was beautiful.

But for some reason the beauty was hard to see for a while.

After a few days at the cabin, with no connection to the real world, and time with family and snow... I realized again... LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.

I realized:

I have an amazing family that will love me and be there for me always.

I have a boy that I am head over heels for, that is beautiful in every way.

I live in a beautiful city, and despite the lonely feeling sometimes, it makes me a stronger person.

I have the *most amazing girl friends*, that are always there to listen and support.

I have been blessed with more than I deserve to be blessed with.

I have a God that FORGIVES me, and even when I am a mess, he helps me dust off and clean back up.

I have a the cutest, loving, and fun dog.

I have the strength and the spirit to continue to try even when things seem to be hard.

I have been given more than a girl needs to survive, I have been given what a girl needs to smile.

 In the beauty that life is, I have never felt more ALIVE.