Confessions of a Drama Queen: That One Time I Didn't Update My Blog...

Okay, so I apologize in advance for this post. And I apologize for taking SO long to actually post something with substantial value. I just feel lame! But I guess what makes me lame is not ever posting ever.... So, sorry. But here we go- this is my January:)

January started with a nice dose of Chemotherapy. I started on the 5th of January and finished on the 9th of January. It was better... than expected. The first 3 days were easy peasy. I spent my time at the Ray's house with their family and was practically bouncing off the walls. I was on TOP of the world. Then I woke up morning of day 4 and felt AWFUL. That continued through the end of Chemo, and the next few days. I wish I could explain the awful feeling, but since I've never done chemo before, I am terrible at explaining how it feels to undergo such a thing.

I have spent most of my days playing my guitar (with a new strap thanks to Katie & Connor), writing songs on the piano, and watching TV. I am currently watching probably 30 shows... Don't tell my parents. And parents..... if you just happen to be reading this post, I meant 3 shows. Not 30. 30 would be CRAZY! And I am not crazy. (Okay, I am totally certifiable! I am definitely watching THIRTY shows.. I know.. I need a life!) But hey- lets be honest with ourselves. If you had a couple months with zero responsibilities, wouldn't you watch all the TV shows you wanted and never could before?! Duh you would. It's a given.

I chaperoned a dance with my good friend Keva Cochran, and it was super fun, until I got sick. That was not so fun. But Keva, you're amazing, and I am so glad I got to go with you

I had the pure pleasure of going out to lunch with the lovely Sister Julie Stokes and we went to Noodles and Co which is definitely one of my favorites. It was such a great day. She came and picked me up and we talked all the way there, talked through our meal, talked after, talked on the drive home, and then she came inside my house and we talked more. I haven't had stimulating conversation since I've been home, so that was wonderful!

OHHHHHHH! You lucky reader you! You get to hear about my new calling!! I was called at first to be an assistant to the Young Women, but that soon changed, and I was called as the Secretary for the Young Women's Presidency in my ward. I take my calling very seriously, and it shows apparently. :)

So, this month my mom was also diagnosed with a brain tumor. Unrelated to my tumor. Random, I know, right?! Hers is a Meningoma. Which is most likely benign. Lucky duck. She had her surgery last week and is recovering as expected. I think she tries to over do it sometimes, so I try to help best I can. This month I have done the dishes and dishwasher maybe 70 times. Fortunately, I don't mind doing it.

Wanna know the best part of my month?! The end. You think the end because it was over? HA HA. Good one. False. It was the best because my best friend Ethan Watts came to visit me! HOW EXCITINGGGGGGGGGGG!! It was the best ever. I picked him up in Bethesda and we drove back down to my house in Springfield and I got all dolled up. Then Ethan took pictures of me at this beautiful bridge down the street :) Afterwards, we drove to Arlington National Cemetery and Ethan took pictures all over the place. Then we drove around the tidal basin and he took more pictures. His pictures turned out beautiful! Here are his pictures from the National Cemetery and Tidal Basin. Ethan Watts is amazing. I am so grateful for his friendship, and I could never thank him enough for the friend he has been to me.