I have learned that I still have a lot to learn...

 Before you go on to read what I think, take a moment to read what I have been thinking about...

"I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life. I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making a “life.” I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

— Maya Angelou

Some of those words could not strike me deeper if they tried. Looking at how I have reacted to the world around me, I have learned a lot about myself. I've learned that regardless of where you are, there will be challenges. Those challenges arise in different ways each day. Sometimes the challenge is waking up, and sometimes the challenge is finishing things to get to sleep. Today the challenge is that there is a mouse eating your Luna bars.

You would be surprised how much one tiny mouse can teach you. It taught me that my anger is futile when I cannot bring my planned breakfast back. I realized I just have to let go, the mouse won that round. The mouse reminded me that it is okay to cry out for help, though maybe not so loudly at one in the morning...