No one has ever explained why or when the start of the new year became the time for new beginnings; it was just an unwritten, unspoken rule that countless of people followed for countless of years. But the fact that there was no reason at all was the perfect reason for two lost causes, at the ripe age of 25, to decide that it was the right time for their new beginnings.

I always told myself that I never wanted to see you again, that I would hate you forever.  But now that you're here, why can't I throw you away?  

That night was terrible. My boyfriend cheated on me, I got a black eye, and better yet, I got arrested. But now that I think of it, where would I be if none of it happened? Definitely not yours, definitely not with you, and most definitely not as happy as I am now.