yes, it's been a while

i haven't written in almost a week. some of that can be attributed to the holidays, some to issues i had and was trying to work out *prior* to the holidays, and some because i've really been in my own head. although i've seen, hung out with, and talked to a lot of friends and family the last week or so, i've been very introspective and pensive.

i also have had very little time to myself, relatively speaking, and when i have had that time, i've been busy in my little head. i haven't been good about answering emails, either, for which i apologize. all this being said, i hope to write on a daily basis again in the next day or two.

i need to first get to a place where i'm not constantly digging around in my head, figuring out how i can do things better, what i want to focus on, and what i need to let go of. i've experienced a lot of emotions and situations lately that are testing my new "skills", as well as my value in (and of) myself.

i've been pretty positive, overall, despite feeling some very dark, negative emotions at times. all i can say is that i'm doing my best to do better. i need to take time right now to take care of myself.

i hope everyone had a merry christmas.