364 Days to Happiness

Since I've just turned 20, I've been given a greater incentive to want to persevere for a better life. To be absolutely honest, the last time I was satisfied with my life, was back when I was 16. It's been a long 4 years, filled with much fear and uncertainty. The melancholy feelings that arose back then have remained a part of my life for so long, that's it has affected so much of who've I become. And as much as I want to say that my change is for the better, it feels as though within the past 4 years, I've lost my way while traveling through the dark abyss, falling, tumbling, and running into the many messes that have tarnished my well-being. So from here on out, I'm making it a priority to clean up the mounds of rocks on my shoulders, the thorns in my hand, the mud on my feet, and the leaves on my back. By this time next year, I will be rejuvenated by all of my hard work to become happier and healthier person. I have 364 days and it may seem like a long time, but that's better than struggling for the rest of my life.