To say my life has been in a transitional phase is an understatement. I've traveled the world, pushed my mind and body to its limits, made some great new friends, and sadly laid some to rest. I've made more mistakes than I care to admit, but 2013 began to shine a little light. You know it's funny how people perceive others, even those whom they know and know well. I feel very privileged and lucky for so many things in my life and it's regretfully been a long time since I've felt that way. Sometimes it seems, despite people telling you how envious they are of your "life", it's far too easy to get lost in the tempest of feeling sorry for yourself and refusing to give happiness an opportunity to cleanse you. This year gave me so many opportunities to break; mentally, physically, and emotionally, I was pushed to the breaking point. Here is part of the journey back.