No, I Didn't Fall Off the Face of the Earth

I've decided to grace my blog with my presence once again. I've been away forever, it seems. Sorry about the two-week break, I just needed some time off. I'm very grateful for the blogging-free two weeks I had, but now I'm ready to jump back in. And, I apologize for not even posting about not posting for a while - I just didn't have time to get on and explain. . . .

So, some updating:

Friday and Saturday was Christmas! I was going to have a nice little Christmas post, but, it got deleted, and I didn't have time to write up another one. Anyway, I had a fabulous Christmastime with my closest friends, and my wonderful, goofy family. My Christmas presents were great! This year most of what I got was for the family as well, like the sewing machine, Shakespeare's Tragedies by the BBC, on DVD(!), the Anne of Green Gables Trilogy on DVD, and a few other great DVDs. I got some rather cute pajamas, though (and I do not have to share those with anyone, haha)!

I finally got caught up with all my biology and Spanish homework!! It took days of nothing but study, study, study, and tests, tests, tests, but I did it! And, I made it to the special end-of-the-year school party with all my chums (I have to use that word, just to show that I've been watching way too much Anne, haha).

I went on a date to see the lights at Temple Square. It was a lot of fun, and I had a great time with my good friends, guys and girls. We did a lot of walking, and a lot of driving, but regardless, it was a fun night, and I was happy to go on a date again.

One of my dearest [guy] friends left on his mission! He'll be gone for two years, and I'm terribly sad. But, I'm so happy for him, and I know he'll make an amazing missionary! It's just so hard saying "Goodbye". . . .

I played about a dozen games of Settlers of Catan with my family over the break. I had a blast, even if I didn't win a single game and lost to my little, little brother.

I learned some very valuable lessons over Christmas break, and I am even much happier than I was two weeks ago. I have such amazing friends - and so many of them! I'm so grateful for the Spirit, for the Scriptures, for my family, friends, home, life, and especially, my Savior and Redeemer.

Welcome back to my blog.

I should have a cardigan refashion tomorrow! :)

Happy New Year!