to the kids who can came into my office today and rescued me when i was about to put my head on my desk and cry--thank you.

to my mom, who called me and offered me love and compassion when she could have easily been exhausted with me and for offering an interesting and possibly transformative idea of how to deal with my boss--thank you.

to molly and dave, who teach me patience and compassion.

to bart, for funny conversations each morning on the bus commute.

to liz, for making tallerines verdes.

to ed, for getting it.

to alex (yes our alex), for a pleasant lunch date.

to myself, for asking for what i need, for saying "no," for being honest, for always trying my hardest, for laughing, for being kind--thank you.

for awareness, for being everything this broken body has ever dreamed about--endless thanks.