cherubofDOOM

Hey DA! I'm still alive, I just obviously haven't been on here in forever. It's just that other things have taken precedence, and there's only so many hours in a day. Still, since I was mostly a commenter (not really a prolific uploader) anyway, it shouldn't make too much difference. Just keep swimming! :)

For those who don't know, there was recently a shooting at Northern Illinois University. For those of us here at Tech, it has been like re-watching a nightmare that we prayed nobody else should ever have to face.  To all the husky nation, know that all the hokie nation is behind you.  We are here if you need us.  It is terrible and we never wanted to be able to say this to any other person, but we know how you feel.  Please stay strong, and know that we are always thinking of you. I don't know anybody there, but here are a few tips I have for them, or anyone going through a similar situation; please pass them on if you know someone! - In a

Yeah...so, I haven't updated in forever....Sorry about that, to all the people patient enough to keep up with me.  As I read the Christmas card that my family sent out, though (we usually send out a typed generic letter, and then add personal hand-written notes in our cards), I realized that there's a good reason: this year's events have been big, and will continue to impact me for the rest of my life. Life from Christmas to Christmas - A Brief List (with a point!) ~My Great-Uncle came to stay with us.  He was sick when he came, but I got to know him pretty well, and he passed away peacefully the day before I went back to college. ~My Gran