and Hansel said to Gretel ...

"And Hansel said to Gretel, 'Let us drop these breadcrumbs so that together we find our way home, because losing our way would be the most cruel of things.'  Losing your way on a journey is unfortunate, but losing your reason for the journey is a fate more cruel. And once you lose yourself, you have two choices: find the person you used to be, or lose that person completely.  Because sometimes you have to step outside of the person you've been and remember the person you were meant to be -- the person you wanted to be -- the person you are."

**An awesome part about having a best friend in the entertainment industry is that when you e-mail her in a state of emotional turmoil she will know exactly what perfectly executed line from a TV show to quote that will instantly make you feel like you are doing the right thing... and its her continual advice (even though you don't always listen right away) and support (even though you've fallen to pieces) that eventually allows you to stop doubting yourself and know you will be okay... thanks C.H. **