Hello Again!

I'm back!! You probably were confused about why I was even gone in the first place. You know how I tend to be somewhat granny? Well, that applies to virtually every part of my life, including my relationship with technology. That is, in the sense that I don't like it all that much. Well, I take that back. I do like technology. Texting is handy. Calling is essential. Blogging is nice. But, sometimes I need a break, you know? Gracie knows. She likes to call these breaks "anti-technology binges." Hmmmph. I guess that's about right huh?

On September 14th, I decided not to get on the computer or watch TV for a month. It was a last minute decision that I immediately took action on, so I didn't exactly have a farewell post or anything, like I did before I gave up facebook or blogging. Yeah. So, that's where I've been. Everywhere but here. On the computer.

It was a nice break, but it feels great to be back. My fingers are bouncing happily on the keyboard, as if they are dancing for joy at the thought of blogging again. I love to blog, and to the few of you who read this, thanks.

Guess what yesterday was? Eli's seventeenth birthday! Eli, that girl who I love so much, who is like a sister to me, who is my best friend, who is stunning, and who was on homecoming court last Friday (she was amazing). Yes. She's seventeen now! Can you believe it? And the wierd thing is, in a month and a half, I will be, too! Seventeen, that is. Me? Seventeen? That sounds old...before long I'll be eighteen...and then I'm going to graduate...and go to that one place...called...college...sorry mom. I'll stop now.

Today, I went to the fair. The Arkansas State Fair that comes once a year. It's crazy, because so many things never stop changing (weather, style, people), but the fair just always stays the same. It's bright and colorful, filled with every kind of person. Short, tall, fat, small, you name it. You can find them. There's a ride for anyone, the sweet aroma of sweaty farm animals in the petting zoo, and all the deep-fried food you can fathom. Sounds bitter sweet, huh? You know, I guess technically, it is. I wouldn't even say I'm the perfect fair-visiting candidate. But for some reason, I don't mind going back every year. Maybe it's because I'm granny and I love traditions, or maybe there's something in the back of my mind that enjoys sweaty farm animals. The fair, my friend, is worth going to, if only to see what there is to see. It's an experience.

You know, it's only 8:35 and I'm already sleepy. This is odd. I feel like Eli. She's an early...faller. (As opposed to riser?) She's upstairs doing homework, as a matter of fact. I'm going to join her. I'll be asleep before nine, I'm sure. How odd.

Well, it feels good to blog again. Sorry if you gave up on me. But I vow to stop stopping things, including blogging.

I think I'm sounding like a crazy person. Stop stopping?

-caylielane.

So...I'm just gonna go ahead and straight-up apologize. Lately, I've been a failure of a blogger. An epic failure. What can I say? Life got crazy. Crazy, I tell you. BUT, I know this is something I want to keep doing in the midst of my crazy life, so I am without excuse. Haha.

Well, life is good. Volleyball is over, and the Hello Dolly performances are next weekend! ...And I quit dance. Yeah. It was just too much. So after the show, I'll be freed up a little bit! Which will be oh so nice. I've been doing lots of school, lots of church (LOVE.), and hanging out with friends. My intense excitement about summer is getting out of hand. I have so much to look forward to, I tell you! Such as...

1. The BEACH! I'm pretty sure my family is going to Gulf Shores at some point, which will be absolutely fabulous. I have an irrational love for the beach.

2. SMTI! SMTI (Summer Musical Theatre Intensive) is the awesome theatre program that I'll be part of for the third year in a row this summer. It's a two week summer-stock-like experience. I love the people, and the shows are always so much fun!

3. CAMP. This summer, I'll be a counselor at an awesome camp that I attended as a camper for the past seven years. I am absolutely pumped about it.

4. JAMAICA. Yes! I'm going to Jamaica with the St. Andrews youth group! This will be the highlight. I can't wait to see what God has planned for us there. I'll be with my awesome friends, in an amazing place, sharing the word of God! Perfection.

5. FREEDOM. No more school! I am sad co-op is ending, because I love seeing my friends there, but it will be so great not to have to worry about homework (especially math and biology.). Instead, I'll be spending lots of time with family and friends. And having picnics with Eli. And going to the zoo with Eli. I love that girl. Have I mentioned that?

So, yeah. Life is pretty good right now. I'm ready to move on to the next phase of my life. OH! And, I'm starting guitar lessons soon. So pumped.

And one last thing. I've taken on the challenge of completing P90x. What is p90x, you may ask? It's a set of 12 DVD workouts that you mix up according to their calendar over 90 days. It's supposed to really challenge you. So far, it's succeeded. I've finished the first week, and was definitely sore from most of the workouts. I'll keep you updated on that. One week down, 11 to go! Haha.

Ok, well, I must leave you now. Sorry it took me so long to get back on here. I'll try to be better, pinkie promise. :)

-caylielane