My cafe was thriving. During my downtime, I took my husky to travel around the world. The two of us went to various countries, big and small. We saw countless unforgettable sights and enjoyed our time together. I left the past behind me because what lay ahead was bright and full of promise. Ino longer feared anything. Nor did I need anyone's ---- love. I bought myself sneakers when I wanted them. When I craved barbecue, I went straight to my favorite food stall. When I wanted to see the sunset, I hit the gas and drove to the ocean. And when I wanted to see the stars, I drove into the night to find the aurora. I loved myself, and my dog loved me too. It turned out that when I knew how to love myself earnestly, the whole world felt like a much warmer and kinder place to live in.