sorry...haven't written in a long while. my grandpa passed away sat. the 9th. it was really hard but he was ready & i know he's in peace now. i've been goin goin goin like crazy. working here and there & not enough time for hw. the short amount of time i thought we had left of school seems longer every day. i do, however, love my job and am more than convinced i want to work w/ animals when i'm older. i abhor history/s.s. prom in 2 weeks. eh....i've been more excited. considering it's my school and people are going to be rubbing up against each other and too drunk to walk...plus my date likes me....i'd really just rather not. can i go see patrick that weekend instead? please? time for another fun-filled week. yay. i feel myself starting to slip a little - please don't let me. love you guys...thanks. take care & God bless, ♥manda