Unconditionally.

In this past week, I have to say I've had the greatest turn out of people in my life to remind me that I'm not entirely alone.  So, to some of you, your car breaking down might not seem like a world-stopping kind of event, but for me, it was kind of a big deal.  I don't really have an arsenal of individuals who can just like totally bail me out of any bad situation I'm in.  I think it's safe to say that this hasn't been so in some time.

I mean, I think I can say that I have a pretty good relationship with my girlfriend's parents when they let me borrow one of their vehicles for an entire week.  I can't forget, though, that time a little over a year ago when Eric paid for the repairs of the my car the last time it overheated.  But the reason why I was so stressed about my car not working was that it gets me to where I need to be and the buses don't run (or so I'm told) in Iowa after 6 PM.  How lame is that?

Besides that, I needed to get a new  car because fixing that '01 Impala just wasn't worth the buck anymore.  I mean, I'm not an incredibly wealthy person, so affording anything worth more than $4000 would be nearly impossible.  I'm also only 21, so who's gonna approve me for a loan of that amount with the nearly nonexistent credit I have?

I'll put it this way, because I think my parents might be disappointed, but a very wonderful person cosigned a loan for me.  I don't know if you guys understand what that really means, but it's kind of a risk.  By cosigning, your risking your own credit, and you're saying that if this bum doesn't pay the bills, you will.

So, I'm sitting here tonight, playing some Battlefield 3, and the round ends as Unconditionally by Katy Perry pops on my playlist.  I like the way the song starts.  Anyway, I decide to enjoy a few minutes of music, and I lean back in my chair and spin around a few times.  My adorable as heck puppy is cuddled up with her toys on this blanket these Native Americans made for my Grandma who donates to their organization or whatnot.  And I'm totally at peace.

No, it's not because I've got this new, nice car, or because I'm probably going to grab this promotion at work, or that my campaign is going pretty well... it's just because I've realized that I'm just not alone.

I've got this awesome place with and awesome deck and a so-so grill.  I mean, we're starting this grilling tradition every Friday night where I have a few people over, and we cook and just relax.  (We cook food, by the way.  I'm no Heisenburg.)  I've got some of the greatest friends in the world.  And I'm finally getting over those people who I used to call my friends, and I'm finally letting to of people who I used to think were my family.  I guess that sounds really bad.  But I've found my place.  I mean, for the longest time I was so concerned about whether or not I was headed in the right direction.

Judging by the support I've been getting, and people surrounding me with all their love and encouragement, I think it's safe to say that I'm on the right course.

So, you're probably wondering like, "Why the heck are you bragging about the cool people in your life, and your new car and puppy?"

I'd like to make a point that I'm sure I've made in the past.  There is no such thing as a hopeless situation.  Let's reflect on the Denver Broncos-Washington Redskins game.  They were playing terribly, and the Redskins were leading 21-7 by the third quarter.  And then Denver scored 35 unanswered points.

It's not over until it's over, and you're never out of the game until you decide to give up.  I guess, to tie this into my situation, just because things are going wrong, it doesn't mean they won't get better.

I swear that I was just so upset that I was going to have to figure everything out on my own.  But God provided.  He put the right people in place to carry me through.

So, don't ever give up.  Not just because your victory over these obstacles is so worth it, but because anything is possible, and, well, frankly, be optimistic, for once.  I don't know if I'm like making my point clear enough, but I hope this is good enough.  There will probably be many times when you're lost or you feel like there is no one who understands you.  But hang tight.  Anyway.

I have to cut things short because my dog is totally chewing up my coffee table.  LOL.  Thanks for reading.  Please give me something to write about, because I've been totally lacking inspiration, and I'd hate to bore you with campaign updates and political news.

FACT OF THE DAY: The Obama Administration knew many Americans would have to change policies, despite their promises that they would be able to keep their own insurances.  Google it.  I'm much to lazy to link.