Update 11\11\16:

Well, what a hell of a ride it has been. Life took me all the way down, to the deepest, most troubling waters I never thought I would experience at such a young age. But, that's life, right? Still I managed to overcome it all, and I'm back... But I'm not better than ever. The only thing that has changed is the fact that I've realized my weaknesses, no longer choosing to hide them. I'm human, and I sometimes I break.

Now that everything is finally settled with my family member's diagnosis of the 'c word,' I have a clearer mind. It's so hard to think, and stay motivated, while putting all that you've got into someone else. I needed a mental break, and I took some time to live my life, and support my family.  Now, it's all done, thanks to God. There are still days where bumps come along the road, and I have to rush to go see my family, but for the most part it is much better. They will be finishing their treatment soon, so we all see the light at the end of the tunnel. Even if it seemed so far out of reach just months ago... We made it.

Along with the stress of everyday life, I began dating again. Looking back on it, I see how foolish that was, but everything happens for a reason. My boyfriend at the time helped me through my hardship, and when it was over, it was over. We still remain friends, and I'm grateful for that. Like an idiot, I went searching again, and found someone else who nearly went through all of the things I went through, and much worse. Exactly to a 't,' it's funny how life works. Isn't it? Not everyday is a smooth sail with me, but I'm so grateful that people can deal with me. Needless to say, I've been so caught up with him that I haven't really thought about writing anything. He's the kind of person who will randomly decide to visit people at the strangest hours in the night. But he's a great person, and I'm grateful.

I don't know why I feel the need to formally make a statement or explanation about my super late return, but I wanted to. The other day I looked at my calendar and realized it's almost been a friggin' year since I updated anything on this blog. I mean, I had been writing other, much personal things, but nothing that actually was enjoyable to me. I missed my sims, my blog, other simmers, and everything in between. I missed it, I really did.

In the depths of the darkness I found myself, strengthening my craft, with all of the amazing people around me. My roommates are fucking awesome, and so creative. College has also been one hell of a ride as a double major, and working on the side, yet I manage. My creative ideas never stopped coming, they kept going. I put my focus somewhere else, for a while, because I had to. My music has been coming along as well, which is beautiful. But now, it is finally time for me to pick up my pen again and write... I need to finish this story, because I am a writer, and that is what we do.

See you guys soon at chapter 39. <3

Love,

Danielle.