Top of PageWow it has been a while since I have written and if I tried to write everything that has happened, I really would write a book. My life is amazing and I am so glad to still be here. I am thankful that I lived through the difficult times in order to feel how I feel right now. Things keep getting better and better.
Classes this term are not even comparable to last term. I am not doing homework for 4 or 5 hours a night anymore, so I have had some free time to spend with my friends. I thrive on being busy, and I am glad that I do not have to be busy doing homework. Also, all of my hard work has paid off lately. In March Phi Beta Kappa will honor me as a 2003 prizewinner. This is the most prestigious honor society on campus, and winning a prize is a stepping-stone into being inducted into the society. I am so happy, and yet I was very surprised to receive that letter in the mail. The other good news is that I officially have a 4.0 GPA from last term. All of my long nights of studies really were worth it.
Other good news in my life... I know that dreams come true if you really really believe that they will. I never thought that this dream would come true, but it just strengthens my belief that anything is possible. Are you ready for this?? My parents are officially back together!!!!! My dad is back home along with Daisy!!!! I cannot wait to go home and actually see that it is a reality. It is such a wonderful feeling to know that they are back together and now the whole family is together again. Mom is so happy again and Dad is a different person. I cannot express my emotions about the whole situation, but it is a huge weight off of my shoulders.
We all know what tomorrow is, and I am glad to say that I will be spending another Valentine's Day alone. I have come to realize that I do not need someone in my life and good friends are wonderful for the soul. Tomorrow is a rough day because 3 years ago, Jonathan proposed to me and I said yes. Things are dramatically different now, and I am not sorry that he is no longer in my life. I will always remember the good times and the date is special, but things are over for a reason. He came to visit on Sunday night, and I felt a lot of anger and hate towards him. I do not want him in my life anymore and I told him that flat out. I am at a better place in my life, and I do not want to think about going back. It is not good for either of us, and he needs to move on as I have. I am so happy to say that I do not need him anymore. I have come so far in 3 1/2 years, and I am not the same person that he was engaged to back then. So, I have said goodbye for the last time, and I mean it!
After that rather negative news, there are plenty of more positive things. I have a wonderful new friend in my life, and every time we are in the same room I cannot stop smiling. We have so many things to talk about, and they are very intelligent conversations. I have always wondered what type of a person he was, and I finally was able to learn so many things about him. I am so happy to be around him, and my friends pick on me because I cannot stop smiling. It is such a wonderful feeling, and I am so happy that he has become a bigger part of my life. We have plans for the weekend, and I just hope that we can become closer friends as we spend even more time together.
So to finish this off so I can get to bed, I have a few more things to say. I received a letter in the mail this morning congratulating me on being invited to join the Gold Key Society. I am very excited about that news because I have always wanted to give tours on campus. My smile kept getting bigger and bigger today. I am just so happy lately, and there is no real reason other than I am happy to be alive. Life works in mysterious ways, and I am now enjoying the roller coaster ride. I want life to take me where it will, and I am ready for the rough spots. So basically that is life for now. Mid-term break starts on Saturday, and I am excited to go home. I need to catch up on some sleep. I also plan on learning how to snowboard. I will let you all know how that goes, but until then, take care!! I will write when I get back, so miss me until then.
