I got two hands, one beating heart. And I'll be alright. I'm gonna be alright.

So Friday July 24th 2015 marked exactly one year since my ex and I broke up and went our separate ways.

In many ways this past year has been hard but in others it has been one of the best.

And I just wanted to thank everyone for helping me along. There have been plenty of days that I needed a hug and one of you were there for me or had kind words to help.
I never thought this day would come and suddenly it just snuck up on me.
And now its been an entire year since I broke up with Grant.

First off. Thank you to Grant for also realizing that it was best for both of us to let go of each other and head off in opposite directions in life.
Thank you for being there for me for almost 2 years. I needed someone and you were there. But i'm glad we grew up enough to realize that it was best to part instead of trying to make a relationship work. Thank you for being kind and not dragging it out. Thank you for finishing a relationship with me and for letting me have closure.

Second I want to thank my amazing family that has stood by me through good days and bad. Who gave me a hard time. Who made me able to laugh at myself now and how incredibly awkward I am and how I have the worst timing. But also able to accept my flaws as they were.

Third to my incredible friends that were there too. Those that I grew closer to in this past year and have fully taken on me as a friend. Thank you to Deanna, Carter, Allie, Mike, Catherine, Lainey and Luke. You have all helped me in some way. Whether it be setting me up or pushing me or making me laugh. And of course to my fantastic roommate who has taken the place of my constant source of significant otherness. Whenever there are tears or a need to rant, she is there and helps me to get up again.

Thanks to the educators that I have randomly broken down in tears in front of in the past year. For the most stupid reasons and yet still have a listening ear even though it may be not worth your time.

And lastly to all the men that have helped me get back out there. It may not have worked out but thanks for understanding and seeing something in me.

And even though i've found I do not need this significant other companionship to be happy I still appreciate all that you all have done.Whether it be a confidence boost, a hug or just letting me free.

I am happy where I am all because of you all.
Thank you.