So here we are...

I’ve learned and experienced a lot over the past year. I learned what acceptance looks like from myself and others. I gained a wonderful understanding of what it truly means to love. I realized that some things are more difficult than they seem, and that others were never that difficult to begin with. I’ve learned to take more risks and to trust others. I’ve experienced some of my lowest lows and some of my highest highs. But most of all, I’ve learned that the journey is only just beginning.

When I began this blog I had lots to say but no way to say it. The words in my head that never seemed to make it through my lips flowed so easily onto my computer screen. My thoughts, my feelings, my hopes, fears, dreams, were so easily expressed right here. So, what’s the difference today? The thoughts, feelings, hopes, fears, dreams, and everything in between have suddenly found their way from my head, through my heart, and out of my mouth. I no longer feel as though I live under the covers. Instead, for the first time, I feel like I’m truly living. Now the things that I have to say are being said, but out there, on the streets, in the bars, in the coffee houses, lounges, cramped corners, subway cars, and church pews.

As I walked home tonight after hanging with some friends I recalled an episode of Sex and the City in which Carrie said “That's the thing about needs. Sometimes when you get them met, you don't need them anymore.” This blog has been a blessing, and the need has been met. It’s time to close this chapter and to begin the next.

I’ll see you “out there”. :)

Later,
Bryan

"Relying on God has to begin all over again, every day, as if nothing had yet been done..." -C.S. Lewis (a letter “To Ms. L”)