What's Up - January

Hello!

I guess I owe you some updates since there's been months between posts. 

     So, school's been hectic. I have projects every week, homework every night, and on top of that, I'm preparing for a UIL (google it) meet next Saturday. I've got speeches to memorize, papers to write, debates to finalize, and it's very overwhelming. 

  

   I've had little time for riding, which is awful. I haven't seen Tuesday, (my horse) in 4 months. It's insane! I miss her, but I suppose school comes first.

     I have practiced my writing a ton. I'm competing with it, wowing my English teacher, and working towards really big things. It's going well, and I am adoring it. 

     I'm learning French! I'm using a program called Duolingo, and am currently 31% fluent! Je progresse bien! I'm loving the new skill, and it's fun to impress people with! I got to go to New Orleans in November, and then I got to utilize it! Of course, I have improved a lot since then.

     Two weeks ago, my grandpa passed away. It was very sad and unexpected. However, this was not the first death of someone close to me, so I guess I'm getting better with dealing with grief. You live and you learn. 

     In the realm of dolls, it's been on hold, but not completely at a stop. I have been stalking Amazon and eBay for Cecile, but so far, I haven't been very lucky. I'm looking for a decent-conditioned Cecile that's under $250. If you see anything, let me know!

     I guess that's all I have to say. I'm trying to post as much as I can. Sorry if this post was kind of negative, but I figured I needed to update you guys. Thanks to the people who still read this; it means the world to me.