It was a funny day that April 9, 2008.

I just finished four years at Redlake College. I tossed the silly cap into the air and that was that. My daily hell was over.

I was finally at peace. That was what I should've thought at least.

There was still much to do; I had to get a job to move out of the room I've called my home since so long ago. Might be more of a dream if anything, but I guess the alternative would be worse.

I was strolling down the dirt road,