“Everything happens for a reason. People change so you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so you can appreciate them when they go right. You believe lies so that you will eventually learn to trust no one but yourself. And sometimes good things fall apart, so better things can fall together.” Marilyn Monroe
Elizabeth walked through the front door of her house after her last final on Thursday. She ended the week on barely any sleep and eagerly awaited the moment her tired body would make contact with her mattress. When she reached her bedroom, she kicked her skirt off, which was already at her ankles. Elizabeth tossed her sweater and blouse on top of the skirt and dove under her comforter. Her parents were in New Haven visiting Olivia until Sunday. All week she buried herself in studying for finals knowing that her sleep deprivation would pay off when it was all over with hours of uninterrupted sleep.
The afternoon sun beat through the glass but Elizabeth didn’t notice the light. She was exhausted and for the first time in months, her mind was clear of all thoughts and distractions. Elizabeth slowly wrapped her blanket around her head. Every part of her body was relaxed, even her toes. Slowly, she felt the memory foam mattress conform to the curves of her body as she drifted into unconsciousness.