Ten things of which I was certain

1) That I had posted more recently than January.
2) That I could really count only on myself in this world.
3) That friends would come and go, and that was no one's fault.
4) That though they come and go, those that I chose to surround myself with would support me unconditionally during their presence, even if that meant saying things that were hard to hear.
5) That my animals would always love me, that that's what pets are made of: dedication.
6) That my parents don't always understand or agree with me, but they support me in my decisions. Fortunately, their love is unconditional.
7) That I trust people until given reason not to.
8) That I have an infinite amount of love within me, and I thrive on giving it away.
9) That I can have all the education in the world, but nothing compares to being fully awake, alive, and aware every day of my life; that learning never stops.
10) That, at the end of a day, gratitude trumps everything. If it doesn't; I need to re-evaluate. Love and gratitude are the ultimate gifts.