A lot of people look at my life and assume that every day is a Friday for me.  Yes, my life is full and exciting and adventurous.  I have people around me that love me fiercely and support my dreams and ambitions.  I know I am blessed beyond measure and I practice a high degree of gratitude every day.  What some of you don't know about me, is that my life didn't always look this way.  I lived for too many years than I care to admit, in a state of constant "Mondays."  At one time I lived in absolute fear, lack, defeat and struggle.  At one time, I didn't even want to be alive.