So, first of all, I apologize for my lack of updating. I honestly planned to update as soon as I finished the semester and while I would work, updates just didn't happen. I've decided to update if not all, then majority of my stories today/tomorrow so to save time, I'll just link this blog post for all my updates so if you've read it already, you don't have to read it again. Unless you want too then by all means, go ahead. 

Okay, second, since I didn't want to start this off on a sad note. As many (if not all) of you know, we had a devestating loss in the K-pop world on the 18th of December. I wanted to talk aboout it a bit but I didn't want it to be the only thing I gave you all. SHINee had been one of the first groups I got into, one of the first K-pop groups I actually heard a song from thanks to the Boys Over Flowers ost and I didn't even realize it until later. They were also one of the first groups I saw live at Kcon 2016. Jonghyun's death was heartbreaking for me just not as Shawol to SHINee but also as a human being to human being. Depression is a terrible illness and mental health is something that I feel like we aren't taking serious enough as a society. I've known people who either committed suicide or attempted to and it just breaks my heart that they feel like that it was even an option. I feel like I'm not someone who gives great advice but I do pride myself on being agood listener and sometimes that is exactly what someone needs. To be honest, I'm kind of just rambling and typing whatever comes to my head because believe it or not, I'm not the best at expressing myself like this with writing. I think too fast and it just becomes a mess if I have to write it. But I think what I'm trying to say is that if you ever want to talk, I'm here. Even if we've never talked before, my inbox is always open. I feel like Jonghyun is at peace now and that is honestly what has been helping me heal. When I lost my little brother and my godfather, the thing that helped me heal with their loss was the fact that I have my own personal guardian angels, just like Onew, Minho, Taemin, Key, Yoogeun, SM, and his mother and sister have Jonghyun as their personal guardian angel. Let's remember Jonghyun in a positive light so he knows that he did well. I love you, who ever reads this. You are beautiful and strong and I love you with all my heart! 

Now, let's end this with more positivity! I hope you all had/have happy holidays! My holidays have been pretty great this year, actually. Especially Thanksgiving! I have a cousin who I you not, haven't seen in more than 10 years so this year, her and her husband and three kids came down and stayed with us for a week for Thanksgiving! While it had been a bit stressful, it was definetly lots of fun and amazing to see her again and be able to hang out with her in a way I wouldn't have been able to 10+ years ago. I hope you guys have an amazing New Year and start it by being the best you can be and carry that positive mindset throughout the year! I know life can be a real but just remember that there's always a rainbow after the storm. And the biggest, brightest, most beautiful rainbows come after the ugliest of storms. It's super cheesy, I know, but it's a saying that I like to live by. If 2017 wasn't your year, then let's work together to make 2018 our year! And if you think 2017 was your year, then hell yeah! Maybe you want to help me figure out how to make 2018 my year because I struggled in 2017. Maybe give the rest of the U.S. some advice because this has been...phew. It's been a heck of a year and that's all I'm going to say about that. Uh...OH! So I may have mentioned it to some people here and there that I was struggling with Statistics this semester and since I haven't talked to all in a minute, y'all don't know what's up. Soooooo....Guess who passed Statistics?! NOT ME! just kidding. I passed with a C and that's all I could ask for to be honest because math is not my forte. Anyways, like I said before, I love y'all with all my heart! Con todo mi corazón! Hugs and kisses to you beautiful people! Happy holidays and happy new years!