Don't actually know what made me go onto Deviant today, or maybe I do but don't like to admit it.

I had such a great day yesterday! It was filled with good friends, laughter, some great sushi and a feeling of relaxation. Oh, and a girl made me smile... One of those smiles that makes you grin like a fool every time you think of what she said. In fact, I'm grinning now...

Anyway, I can't believe it's already August. Was my folks anniversary yesterday. Congrats Mom and Dad! 15 or 16 years I think...

It's been an interesting year so far, had some good times and really bad. But I'm on the up, most of the bad is put behind me and I'm getting to where I want to be. So much has changed tho... I would never believe anyone if they told me things would turn out the way they have. I've changed a lot over the last year. Not necessarily for the better, but thats part of growing up. You make mistakes and then you learn from them. And when you change you don't always lose those qualities that you have already had for years. I'm still Chad, I've just got new sides to me. I've realised that some of those sides are bad, and I've pushed them away. It's all apart of change. And everyone changes, whether they like to admit it or not.

There's a lot more I'd like to say, but I don't think this is right place to say it. To all my friends, I love you guys. You mean the world to me. Each and every one of you has helped to define who I am. I'd be a hell of a lot worse off without you guys. And you all know who you are.