Once, it meant nothing to me.
I never even knew it existed until I finally found it.

SOLACE.

Right this very second, it has become more than just a word to me. It's way more than a word. It has become a destination. And It brought me such joy to know that I found it. And that I got there. Finally.
I finally found it. Here's to the place where I found it. The place where I had spent most of my life at; the soil that had devoured most of my tears; the people who heard most of my laughter; the world that had witnessed most of my failures; the hands that had applauded to most of my success.

I thought I'd find it some place where I see loved ones, somewhere I dreamt of going to, somewhere I see everybody smiling at me and asking my name, somewhere new, somewhere far far away from home. I was wrong. Turned out to be the total opposite of what I'd thought it'd be.

I found it somewhere I don't see anyone,
somewhere I never dreamt of going to,
somewhere I don't see anyone smiling at me,
somewhere OLD,

somewhere I call HOME.

No other place in the world can ever beat my HOMETOWN.

For the first time in 3 years, I got to inhale fresh air. Fresh, live, soothing HOMETOWN air.

There were no sky-reaching buildings, which was uber good cause I get to see the whole sky at night. Really, really whole, complete with all the stars visible plus the moon. There were not much of vehicles either, which was good too cause I get to appreciate the place more while I walk and hop from place to place. There were no BIG THINGS either. And I am more than proud to say, that there were nothing but little things. It made me realize how something does'nt have to be big for it to make you smile. Even the tiniest butterfly can bring such joy. Just the sight of it flying freely plus their colorful wings.

It's indeed amazing how joy can be found in the littlest of things.

Now I can truly truly say,

I FEEL BETTER.

I KNOW BETTER.

I AM SO MUCH BETTER THAN WHO I ONCE WAS.

and here's to the place that lead me to it.

Thank you, dear HOMETOWN.