SO right now, LIFE just feels like a giant tidal wave that's swept me up, tossed me around, and left a mass of destruction in its wake. So to explain why I've been doing NOTHING on here...like acknowledging everyone's birthdays (sorry, guys. Happy collective birthday) and participating in challenges and all...basically I've had another bout of terrible insomnia, which I've had since I was little. My insomnia caused a lot of anxiety, depression, and physical sickness because I haven't been getting enough sleep. Also, a lot has been going on. A mass of homework. Worsening difficulty in chem. Personal things my friends are going through. My parents being overbearing. My favorite teacher, my English teacher, whom I loved and who made the class fun, engaging, and something to look forward to, had her baby and has been re[placed by a long-term sub who is a much harsher grader and loads us down with busywork. Much teenage drama, a few illnesses, stress, studying, exams, up at two in the morning, appeasing angry teachers...yeah. Thanks to anyone who still bothers to read my posts, even if I haven't done the same for you recently. Soon, though, school will be over. I'll be less overwhelmed. I'm beginning to sleep a bit better, so I've been healthier and less anxiouxs and depressed.