One Year...

Only weeks ago I reached a point in my life I didn't think I was ever worthy of.
April 23 was a milestone I cherish.
Even though dinner was simple, the company was all I wanted.
One year with someone who has stood with me through good and bad, thick and thin, making many beautiful memories along the way.

I look upon the past, realizing I am not the same person I was.
I've made many mistakes, but the biggest thing I've learned is that I have learn from my mistakes.
I have to make a choice not to continue to make them again.
I'm not the girl staying out at the bars late, drinking to rid myself of the emptiness I felt inside.
I'm not the girl prowling places in search of the suited, chunky, blonde.
I'm not the girl bragging about money, men, expensive brands of liquor.
I am not the girl I shaped myself to be for many years.

I am the girl who wants to be love.
I'm the girl who cries during children's movies.
I'm the girl who likes to be held.
I'm the girl who enjoys quiet nights, cooking dinner with my boyfriend.
This is me and I'm so happy I found someone who accepts this me.

I look upon the all the happy memories with fondness.
But moreso I look forward to the many adventures in the future.

I love you boo.
I'm glad I have you,
and only you...