stop.

Start laughing...

Start loving...

Start doing...

Start giving...

Start singing...

Start playing...


Start living.

Billie Holiday.

I have a new obsession.

Ready for this? ...

-Jazz music.  Jazz, I say.

I am guilty.

Sometimes I feel bad for finally feeling happy... Do you know what I mean? 

I know what it's like to feel so alone, sad, and empty.  In fact, those were only some of the feelings I've experienced only a while ago... This week, though, I've been much happier, and I think it has shown!

I guess when I see others so hurt, I begin to empathize for them and feel ashamed for being so obnoxious ... so happy... so selfish... and then I get to thinking again...

 and there's nothing I can do but feel a little sober...