A lot has happened since the last time I posted. Almost too much.

Vegas was AMAZING. I definitely can't describe accurately how it felt to be there and see all the people (Jonathan Frakes, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Zachary Quinto) from my childhood (and recent obsessions) and just be in Vegas itself. The hotels are fantastic, and while the food was pricey and I'm a little too cheap for the shopping, but it was amazing. I actually miss it a lot, even though I was really keen to get home. I can't wait until next year, even though the guest list hasn't been announced yet.

The day after I got back from Vegas, my Grandma Mudryk passed away. Even writing that right now is crushing. It's like I feel that if I don't say it, it didn't happen. Even though I was there when it happened. I got a lot of the furniture from her apartment, and although it doesn't seem like it was hers anymore (I think it's something to do with context), the hardest part is how things smell like her. The afghan on the loveseat, the pillows that came with it. Sometimes I can pretend it didn't happen, and that we just haven't seen her in a while...and then it will hit me that I will never talk to her, or hug her again. It's very hard for me to deal with. I'm trying to stay strong for my dad, because he was a lot more affected by it than I thought he would be, but it's taking it's toll on all of us. And with my Grandma Skitch still losing so much weight because she can't eat except through a tube in her stomach, everyone is on edge.

I also start teaching in just over a week. Since I don't have access to my classroom yet, haven't seen the school at all, and don't know how many students are going to be in my class, I'm a little nervous about how it's going to turn out. I think it will be fine, but it's very stressful right now. I'm just really glad that I have a sort of built in support net with Jessica and Laura, one of the other teachers at the school. They have offered their support (as well as a carpool!) for the year, and that makes me feel a lot better.