Ok so it's time I give you all a proper update on life. I will work through work school and life out side of that. That includes family, friends, art and plans for the future.

Starting with school. Ok so I have been going to school for two and half years. After this term is over I am quitting. I have a couple of reasons and I am only going to say one in this area. I am sick of school. I have spent to much of my life in school and working to make teachers happy. I have not finished either one of my programs. I may or may not start school up again in a few years. I can say that my parents are fine with my decision on this because they are both drop outs them selves and they know my plans any way. I have enjoyed my time at Century. I have met a lot of great people and have developed many relationships that I want to keep going. There are a few I wish I could develop further but I don't think it's going to happen nor would it be a good idea. To those of you who are here on dA from Century, know that I will do my best to stay in touch if you promise to do the same.

Work. Well with me quitting school I will be at the Bakery full time. It's going to be nice. To be honest I love my job and I can't wait to be back to full time! It's the holiday season now too! God I hate and love it all at the same time! Ha ha ha! Aw well.

Friends! The last few months have been crazy yo! First there are the ones who moved away at the binging of this school year and the ones who aren't at school at all. I miss you guys! I have also reconnected with a couple of friends, which is really nice. But as I found out today a friend who I have known for seven years wants nothing to do with us kids here in WBL. It makes me sad but we haven't had the greatest friendship over the last few years and maybe it's for the better and maybe it's not. All I know is that I am sad to see this friend leave us behind. But on another note, to you people who I haven't seen since CON I think it is more then time for us to get together and hang out. I know most of us are of age or almost there and it would be nice to have a drink with a few of you. And to those friends who I hang out with the most, thank you for all the help you have given me this year. With out you all I would be straight up f'ed!

Family is next. This one should be pretty short. Starting off from the beginning of this year. Mom lost her job. Remember? I was pissed about that. Still am to be honest, she worked her ass off for those ass-hats! Well since then she has lost a lot of weight and she is really happy and look amazing! She has also gotten a new job. She likes it so far. Dad is still working for the same people and he is doing really well health wise because if you remember he got really sick at the beginning of the year. He has also lost a bit of weight and is doing well. Kaitlin got a teaching certificate allowing her to move and teach in Japan. She is loving it. And I miss her to no end! We have added a new member to the family. His name is Max and he's a Shorkie. He's our new puppy. Chill-pill is still with us as well and he hates the new dog. I don't blame him for it. It good to say this but my family is doing really well, but we miss Kait a bunch. It's going to be a sad but good holiday season.

Art... Well it has seemed to have taken a back seat to every thing else. Hopefully after I am done with school I will have time to take up photography again and take more time to paint and other things. I am sorry for the utter lack up updates on that part but there are better artists out there to make you happy. So I guess you'll just have to wait for any uploads.

Life other than what I have written already. So I feel like I am pretty good at updating on what has been going on. Well for the most part. But as I look back on this year I feel like this past summer has been the one to change my life. I went to Ireland and fell in love with the country and a city there. Derry. It's a wonderful place, some bad history, and by some I mean a lot. Look it up. But if I haven't said so already I am planning on moving there in June. I am moving with some other people and we hope to start a business there. It's going to be a huge change for me and a new adventure that if I don't do it I will regret it for the rest of my life. This is the other reason I am dropping out of school. I need to save money and spend more time on this move then any thing else. It's something that I really want to do and nothing less of having no money is going to stop me. Yeah I know I am going to be leaving a lot of good friends behind but like I said if I don't do it I will kick my self for the rest of my life. I have had a few fights with my parents on this but that was a few months ago and I had a few tiff-its with a now ex-boyfriend which didn't help our relationship at all(btw we broke up because we didn't have time to see each other because of work and school). And yes this move means I will not be at CONvergence this summer. And it makes me sad, but hell I am moving to freaking Ireland! In more recent news, I might as well get this out now because I just want to, I got into a car accident. I am fine!!! So don't be like "OMG ARE YOU OK!?!?!?". Because I am. End of that. The car is ok too. Oh what else? I think that's about it, if it isn't I'll remember and post it here. Yeah.

Well until next week or when ever I update this thing next, have a good time. Stay safe and as Frau would say Be good people ok?

Love you all!

Maureen