I was going to wait and tell you on AIM what I'm going to tell you here, but seeing as I don't know when we'll talk, I just want to tell you to not feel bad. I've been, and still am in many ways, in the same boat you're in right now. And I know a lot of the people who feel the same way—kind of aimless, like they're drifting. Not all of these things are going to work themselves out in a day. I know how tempting it is to want things to resolve themselves, and have all the answers immediately, or to hinge your hopes all on one thing happening or working out, but these things take time. It'll happen; you're doing all the right things. Getting employed and getting some money in are steps in the right direction, a direction which will lead to those things making sense, even if they don't right now.

I know I've probably said things you know already and don't need to be reminded of, but I thought I'd say them anyway. I care about you, and so do many other people. You're going to be okay, this won't be forever. Love ya, ebeneezer.