My last journal was pretty depressing, but I like to try to focus on all the good in my life. I have a cousin who only ever talks about the negative stuff and it drives me crazy and I don't ever want to be around her--I refuse to be like that. It is hard though, I'm a roller coaster of emotions and I have good weeks and bad weeks. This one happened to be a good one so I'll talk about everything good in my life.

I got my computer up and running again! It's upgraded and everything, and I forgot how many bugs Photoshop used to have but that's all fixed now too and working properly. My boss fixed it for me, and I'm jealous that I couldn't figure it out myself. But oh well.
I've been sketching a lot more. I think it's the only thing that makes me feel not so lazy when I'm sitting watching the accursed Netflix.
About a month ago, my sister and some friends all went to Las Vegas, first time for me. It was a blast, and I definitely spent too much money. But I didn't think I would like it all that much since I'm not much of a gambler, but I find myself not wanting to wait to go back. I think one of my favorite parts was getting to see my friend Paul again, whom I hadn't seen in 10 years!
The day I got back from Vegas, Cayla and I went to my cousin's bachelorette party and I found out that I can party harder than some people who party all the time when it's called for. Lindsey wanted to have a good time, so my sister and her maid of honor made sure that happened. We had a blast. I never got drunk in Vegas, but I got drunk that night
Then was the wedding. My sister and I were both bridesmaids. It's a 2 day affair for us, getting hair and nails and make up done, and rehearsals and all that. I didn't really want to do it at first, but it was amazing and I found myself trying to get closer to my family. I'm slowly learning that family are the only one's you can count on sometimes. The ceremony was short-it took longer to  take the pictures I wish I had more pictures of that day.
My dad turned 50 this year and my step-mom organized a surprise birthday party for him. She pulled it off with flying colors and my dad had a blast that night. Did a whole Hawaiian theme and had him wearing a grass skirt and seashell bra at one point. There were even a few friends who came from Kansas and California to come see him.
I didn't have to go job hunting right away--turns out there's enough to keep me on part time for a little longer. I need to get an art job pretty badly.
My sister and I had a Harry Potter marathon that had to go for 2 days, then I saw the 3 am showing for new one the next day. Crazy Harry Potter geeky nerdy week. I love being a nerd.
I'm feeling more motivated and I feel like I need to get my butt in gear. I'm feeling blessed for the friends and the family that are sticking around during these hard times, and even old friends who are contacting me again; and also for finding out who I can't count on either. I'm finding good music to listen to, I can pay my bills, and even send a sweet girl flowers for her new baby girl! I'm reading some really good books and I feel inspired a lot more.

I hope these feelings last and I can just look forward to more good days.