I woke up one day and it happened so suddenly. I still don’t know when my heart realized that ‘ Once upon a time’ doesn’t always end with ’ Happily ever after.’ I don’t know when my mind taught my heart that before any Prince Charming, I’ve first got to put myself and my laughter. But I do know this- -When the dusk fades into a new dawn, I’m still gonna be my own shield, because after all, I made this armour. ~N.V.