It's been so long since I've written in this that I feel like I should have to dust it off!

I've been fairly swimming in schoolwork and haven't had time to think, never mind look at a computer. But here I am at last. Briefly, anyway.

Along with being stressed about school, Shay was having some problems with pain and worrying the heck out of me. I've been more gentle with him lately, although I don't think it helped. It just had to go away on it's own, I guess.

Speaking of Shay, he asked me to go into Hogsmeade with him this weekend. Sounds like fun! Although I really ought to start doing my homework so I don't ruin the day with my guilt over untouched Charms homework. Goodness knows I could use a day of carefree and fun. They're so rare, lately.

Other things around school. . .some things have been going on that I haven't hada moment to pay attention to. Grace, if you don't mind, I'd like to have a chat with you relatively soon.

Hmm. . .I better get going on my homework or I'll never finish!