//Silver Lining

As much as I'm hurting over everything that happened this weekend, I now have a more concrete understanding of certain emotions and situations.

And yeah, it's going to hurt for at least a little while longer, but it's another experience; it's another perspective on life. I have a better understanding of mannerisms and facial quirks and rough edges and body heat. Yeah. It's going to hurt. But every defining moment in life comes with a little pain. And, as Bob Marley wisely said:

"Truth is, everybody's going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for."

It was short-lived and it was wonderful. It was bursts of energy and euphoria. It was tenderness and frankness. It was a shooting star; a rogue wave; an avalanche. So much -- too much -- and yet not enough.

Not enough. But I'll live.