<human>: It's been a year. I'm not really complaining, though, cause things are starting to happen and I feel like I kinda needed the time to dick around. Like, I quit smoking and think it's gonna finally stick. I started running. I live with my parents, but I'm only 24.

I think I kinda believed that things had to happen with speed and instantaneously, but that actually just puts me in a bad headspace. Unemployment has been a gift. Anyway, I'm going to dinner tomorrow night with some people who want to help me find something. It's hard to see the stars if you're busy counting every sharp rock that ever stubbed your toe.

Can you give me the gist of the text in a nutshell?
<bot>: I haven't been seriously employed in a year, but I'm coping pretty well with what coulda been a bad depression. I'm fortunate in having a lot of emotional support from friends and family.