Dear diary,

After observing and helping and going through hard times, I have a new perspective on life.

One day I wish to share this perspective with others, so they don't have to go through what I went through.

But the thing is.... I'm still going through it.

I need to learn more, do more, be more.

It's time I changed, and it's time for a fresh start.

And I've learned that change... doesn't always mean restarting.... it doesn't mean giving up... and it doesn't mean letting go...

It means changing your perspective.

Looking at something from another side.

Turning the other cheek.

Keeping on the sunny side.

Maybe everyone should do this with everything.

You go to take a picture of the water.... suddenly a small child throws a rock into the water... ruining the reflection.

But did they really ruin it?

Now there is ripples in the water. They look beautiful. Did they really ruin it? Or did they enhance it?

I hope to share more of my new knowledge as time goes on... and I find the right words to say... but for now... this is all I have.

The first step to happiness.

- Love, Kat