Normalness

I liked a girl, told her about it kinda, and found out through my own and a friend's means that she liked me as a friend.  I LOVE that things are this simple.  She's super cute and I completely respect her point of view.  Not everyone likes everyone and that's the way things are.  I'm growing up just for this example.  So many people have much to learn from our little interaction.  Sure, I wish things could've gone farther but what I like more is that I wasn't lead on for 6 months or lied to.  I could tell by her conversation, got the hint, and I shan't pursue the situation.  3/4 of me feels content while 1/4 is sad.  I made out alright.  I'm doing well.  I'm doing well!  I am happy for myself and how I handled this situation after the last year that I've lived.  It's been shit and things are still working on getting better but this is a large "thumbs up" for my progress.