So, for the very first time, I have stayed up an entire night on a school night with zero sleep. I have never done this before, bu t I have to say that it was the most refreshing night I have ever had. I had many deep conversations with Nick and Wes, especially Wes, as the night dragged on. We did everything from watching kung-fu movies to talking about the human condition. The most glorious thing about the night was watching the sunrise on a new day.

The day is mine.

I feel so positive, so enlightened. People are waking up in a dull sort of daze as Wes and I are sitting in the loby, completely clear headed. Jenn comes back today, which makes me extremely happy, and I think I have made a good new friend. Life goes easy on me... life goes on, but in good ways... for now, at least. I have a strange sense of security...

I hope it will persist.

It WILL persist.

As long as I will it.