Me sharing my excitement.

[Hayden]

Thank you both immensely for the kind words. I definitely needed them. As predicted, I calmed down pretty quickly. Largely due the fact that I was slapped in the face with problems that actually matter a few hours after that incident. I got admitted into the hospital that night (still here, but I'm totally fine, getting out soon I think) due to an infection on my arm I got a week ago that kept getting worse and worse. I ignored it for the exact proper amount of time, which is to say, I ignored it until my entire appendage was beet red and swollen and until I began shaking and vomiting uncontrollably from the 104 fever it was causing. If I was on a cattle drive in the Old West, my partners would’ve left me under a dried out oak tree with some jerky and revolver and said their good-byes.

I truly believe that the stress I was putting on to myself from my immaturity exacerbated my injury to that point. Which is really, really dumb of me.

But again, thanks for the very kind words. You both offered great advice that I will certainly take to heart. (LizzieLee, I am going to take you up on that ear piece offer. At this point, I really don't care who I go home with. ) Bottom line is, y'alls made me feel a lot better. Thanks.