My new beginning

"Goodnight, mom."
I dressed out of my regular skirt and top, and into my nightgown
Tomorrow would be a long day, and I needed sleep
I closed my eyes and drifted into a light slumber

I need to change
This life doesn't feel right anymore
Try something different tomorrow...

Those are the thoughts that constantly replayed in my head as I was sleeping

I woke up in the morning covered in sweat
It got hot while sleeping
I opened my window and headed toward my closet while rubbing my eyes

I was going to try something new today

I reached out for my black tube top
And in the other hand grabbed my Black&Grey striped cardi
I headed towards the dresser and stubbed my toe while digging for my pair of black skinny jeans
"Crap"
I finally got all dressed and got my black Converse on

I think I'm going to ride my bike to school today

I went to the garage, piece of Nutella'd toast in my mouth, and road off into the morning darkness
It was dark and groggy outside, especially for 7am

I arrived at school and locked up my bike
I headed straight for "The Wall" with my notebook and red gel pen in hand
And took a seat
School doesn't start for twenty minutes, so I started writing, knowing I had the time to do so

I opened my raggedy old journal and started writing:

I feel different
I feel good
Positive
This change was good
I am no longer the girl you used to know
With the dresses and skirts and the flower patterns
I am now the new and improved Artemis Lynn Campbell

The bell for first period rang
I closed my falling-to-pieces journal and headed towards my Science class

Today would be a good day