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Escape Into The Night
I work nights at McCain's. 12 hour shifts, 7pm-7am. One big benefit I've come to realize of this schedule is that on my days off, when everyone is asleep and I'm still up, and I have a bad day, or there's too much shit going on within my mind, I no longer have to worry about losing sleep from all the stress or depression or whatever it may be...I can change, walk outside my door, and escape into the dark night. I like to walk through the empty neighborhoods, past our little town square, to the gas station about 3 miles from home, buy some snacks, and walk to the town square park or through my different neighborhoods. I listen to my music, enjoy my snacks, and I let the night take me away, away from my mind, from my depression, my thoughts, and instead I relax, calm down, focus on the good things in my life, on the people I love, on how much I've improved over the years since therapy and whatnot. I enjoy these walks. I enjoy the dark streets, and the empty little town square. I don't have to worry about anything for that time, and on top of it, I get snacks. It's another healthy way for me besides writing to vent, to just let go of everything for awhile, instead of self injuring or using other methods. So, if you'll excuse me, I need to go change. It's time for my walk.
Published 18th Jul 2013
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