Dear Grandpa,

It's been almost half a year since I've written you ... I can't really believe it. So much has happened, so much has changed. I found out Isaac has a girl friend ... & it doesn't hurt, not even a little. Ian also has a girlfriend, however that is so out of relevance to me ... He wanted to tell me before it went on Facebook. He really is such a sweet guy. I'm so glad he found someone. Shaadiah is ... Not my best friend anymore. I still love her, but I have lost every ounce of respect for her. But how do you tell someone that? "Hey I know we've been best friends for 14 years but I'm sick of watching you ruin your life, so I have no respect for you." ... Grandpa, why does life have to be so complicated? I'm moving on with my life now. I've found an amazing apartment & the best roommates, all that's left is to finish applying & be accepted. OH MY GOODNESS!!! I completely forgot to mention! I have a puppy! I am having to give her back for a bit until I can save up the money for the pet deposit. It's going to break my heart. I feel so much better, Grandpa. I've decided I want to be a journalist before I become a teacher. It's something I've always thought about, but I just realized I could do that. I can be whoever & whatever I want to be. It's taken me far too long to realize that. Gran slipped on ice & hit her head a week ago. We think she's okay, but she's got a cold now ... I know dad blames himself. You raised a good son, Grandpa. I guess more recently I realized I'm a daddy's girl. We missed you for Christmas again, although there was no epic wrapping paper war. Honestly, Christmas was painfully awkward. Neither Uncle Steve, nor Gran said more than a few words to me & I could tell everyone was uncomfortable around me ... Which was fun. Luckily the kids wanted to watch movies, so I did. It was awesome. I miss you, Grandpa.
Love,
Me.