A ride with my dad

October 11, 2010

Today I had a therapy session up in Belleview, and I did NOT want to go. This last week has been pretty stressful and I lost it this morning. I was balling and my parents kind of freaked out, so my dad offered to come with me. Thank God he did, otherwise I would have not showered and had a miserable day.

The whole ride up we talked about church the day before. We talked about faith and this whole bullying situation resulting in a bunch of teen suicides. I was rambling off, as I usually do, and he was like, "You gotta get some of these ideas on paper..." He ended up suggesting that I think about writing a book for teens about depression and struggling. I thought it was a good idea, and maybe I will think about doing that. It was just a really cool moment for my dad to suggest that I strive for something really big. He is more or a logical thinker; not real romantic and dreamy. It was also nice to hear him say he believed in me.

I get so consumed with my own issues that I forget to let my parents in sometimes. My dad really surprised me today, and I needed that little boost. =)

I also have been offered to work a couple of freelance make-up artist jobs. Hopefully they will come through and help me pay my bills in the coming months. I have been honestly trying to eat three times a day, but if I don't sit myself down to do it, it doesn't happen. I also haven't gotten active yet, but hopefully I find the drive to at least get on the wii.

Here's hoping that I can make this week different...
~A