"That's why you should be a writer; you don't need anyone else," he said.

And I listened. I'm an old, grumpy soul with an affection for peanut butter&jelly who firmly believes in alone time. Cynicism, pretty smells and good food are what fuel my fire. Physically eighteen, living my hopes and dreams in the place I swore I'd never end up. Jesus is my homeboy and I tell my family everything. There will be jokes, there will be snark and maybe even an inspirational tear or two. Your guess is as good as mine.