it's been a while

I just realized the last time that I posted was from my phone, when I was in Portland filming. A lot has been going on since then, and a lot of it actually started before I even went there for work.

It is safe to say that this has been the hardest year of my life. In the past month alone I have gone through more awful things than I feel like I have for most of my life. Things that were clearly more important than blogging (by a landslide).

In February I lost a best friend, and exactly 4 weeks later I lost a family member. I've been trying my hardest not to shut down emotionally but a lot of other problems have been coming up since, and things became a bit overwhelming. I am sorry that I kind of lost touch with everyone; I know some of you haven't heard from me in weeks. But, I am getting my shit together and trying to get "back in the game" as Carly puts it.

In an effort to distract myself while getting my life together, I plan on posting as often as I have time. Stuff about my classes, what I have been learning, my work, and what I have to say when nothing else is going on in my life (quite rare, but you know). We all know that doesn't mean I will be on here everyday, you've all seen me in my unexpected absences and little apologies thereafter. But, as a late, mini new years resolution, I am really going to stay in better touch with the internet world.

Also as a sidenote, I know that some of you still don't know that I lost my phone and need your numbers. Surprisingly, only two people who have heard my voicemail detailing the loss of my phone have actually left a number with their message. So, since I can't call every number that appears as a missed call just to figure out who it is... please call me or text me your number :)

I hope all of you are doing well. More updates coming soon, cheers.