I believe everything happens for a reason, and we are the sole controllers of what we do given our situations and the cards we are dealt in life. 

I've been thinking a lot.. and all that has happened up until now.. I don't regret any of it.  If anything, I'm grateful for the time we do share with one another, and just because things may not work out in my fairytale expectations doesn't mean I can't treasure the good that has come out of it.  This is the difference between the 20-year old me and the 30-year old me.  I have made some great friends on my path in life, and we'll continue down this road. It takes a lot for someone to be worthy, and let's just say, one recently passed my test. :)  Just remember, your friends are the family you choose, so choose wisely.