Hi.

Last night I got heckled for not blogging for the 100th time and for some reason it finally got to me. I miss this thing. I miss telling you all these stories. I miss writing down precious memories. I miss getting to laugh even harder about things the second time around after they're all typed out. And you know whats even worse? I feel as though I have completely taken the last few months for granted. Last year I wrote so I could remember how fortunate I am. To replay events that I never wanted to forget. And though this year has been very different and difficult, that shouldn't mean that I can't still appreciate it all.

So here's what I have to say. The last few months have been very... "unblogworthy." I say that because I went through a bit of a rough patch and needed to sort some things out in my emotions. I'll be brief; cancer changed the course of life for a co-worker and also a family member, crossing my fingers for potential future plans didn't work, my passion for teaching was suffocated by a weak and unsupportive administration, an attempted home burglary preceded a successful traveling robbery, and all this together took a toll on my physical and mental health. It's pathetic, I know, but for whatever reason I spent the last few months feeling sorry for myself. Sitting in pity. And not asking for help. It's my fault and I am now completely aware of it.

***Things are looking up though! I got a dental x-ray that keeps my Cavity-Free award still in my hands AND that robbery that took my camera amongst other things didn't set me back for long as my brother-in-law found the same model but newer for $99 on Amazon for a lightning deal that lasted 2 minutes and 30 seconds... talk about exhilarating!

But anyway, I know I owe you all an apology. Not just for not updating (because I've spent my entire life moving and wanting to stay a part other's lives and yet I have failed to do that for you) but also because I spent even a minute not being grateful. To live in a developing nation and not be able to count my every blessing on the hour is an utter disgrace. I am sorry. I am grateful. And I'm back to tell you about it :)