Catch up.

Wow. Many apologies, as it has been quite long since I last posted.

I suppose I should start with an update as to where I am in terms of my goals. Well, I haven't gotten too far. I finished Jane Eyre a while back, which I absolutely loved. It was such a fantastic story. I started to read Sense and Sensibility, but I couldn't really get into it, so I might go back to it later. I got a temporary job, which is allowing me to make some money and, consequently, put some in the bank. I've decided I want to start saving up for a down payment on a car. What kind of car, you ask? Well, right now I really like both the Ford Focus coupe and Chevy Cobalt coupe. Deciding which to get will just be a matter of test driving and deciding in which I feel more comfortable. The thought of having my own car excites me. (First, however, I need to start driving again; I haven't in a year or more!)

Recently, I've been thinking about where my life is heading, and what I really want to do with my life. I'm thinking about going back to school to get my teaching degree in Early Childhood Education. I really adore kids, and would love to use theatre to teach preschool or kindergarten.

On April 29th, my grandma passed away. She had been in the hospital for a few weeks, and was getting weaker and weaker. We knew it was coming, but the reality that she is actually gone is very hard. I've never lost anyone close to me before her. My grandpa (her husband) died when I was 3 and a half, and as much as I wish I did, I truly don't remember him. I see photos and videos, but I have no physical memories of him. When I was in 11th grade, my great aunt (her sister) died. We went to the funeral, but I didn't know her that well. It's very comforting for me to know that my grandma is now in heaven with her husband and sister. I miss her every day. I am really thankful for the times in the few months before my grandma died where I sat and talked to her and listened to her stories. She would say, "I'm sure I'm boring you" and I would assure her she wasn't and to keep talking. I'm endlessly glad I had that time with her. I know I'll see her again one day.

I think that's all for now. Take care until next time!

P.S.- Toy Story 3 opens next week. I can't even put my excitement into words. I've been waiting for 5 years!