Wow, it's been a while!

I know it's been a long while since I last posted.  I guess a lot has happened, and yet it feels like not much has happened at all.

I supposedly got a raise at work, which I'm still waiting to see go through.  nodbear, amazing person that she is, managed to get tickets to next year's Hamlet with Benedict Cumberbatch, so I am planning to fly out across the pond to visit and see that.  I'm really excited, and use that to carry me through whenever things get too down.

My house is coming along fine.  My mom came over the other day and helped me whack the bushes and one particular tree into shape.  It now resembles a yard rather than a jungle.  I'm hoping to post some pictures soon.

Also, I took a second job as a caretaker, to help cover some bills and make things a bit easier.  I don't have very much free time now,  but it's worth it to be able to have a little extra money set aside on payday.

On the downside, two friends of mine are currently in hospital. One with pancreatic cancer, another who suffered a stroke.  The second isn't expected to recover.  I lost a childhood friend a few months ago, to Kidney Cancer.  This year is turning out harder than I thought it would.

I thought I had more to say, but can't really think of anything.  I hope you're all doing well, and I have been following your blogs.  I just don't always have time to reply.  Take care, everyone!

*Hugs*