Things Happen

Hi, everyone! This week has been kind of a downfall for me. Cousin Emily is back in Texas and I've never missed her more. I haven't had the best luck with tests and school this week. And a new friend I had made quickly removed themselves from my life today. And so it goes. I think about how quickly everything can change. Like in school, I can have an A+ and one test changes it to a B. Or I have a shot at something and before I can grasp it, the window of opportunity slams shut. That's been my week/weekend. Among all the downfall, I began to think of how things will change for the better. This week is a three and half day week because spring break is coming up! I'm so thrilled to relax and refresh during spring break with friends. I also get to change up my hair a little this week, embarking on a "New Kate". My ACT is coming up soon. I feel more prepared than the last time I took my ACT, and when I think of the ACT, I think about college. College is my opportunity to grow and live a little. Also, prom is coming up in May! I can't wait to dance the night away with my girlfriends. Even though this week took a turn for the worst, I know that everything is just now starting to look up. All the Love -Kate

Weekend, Please Don't Leave

This weekend was spectacular. My cousin, Emily, stayed with me for the whole weekend and it was like she became the sister I never had. We went out on the town on Friday. On Saturday, we went on a shopping spree and even got sick friendship bracelet because we are just cool like that. I also got to introduce her to my friends this weekend which was a lot of fun. My friend, Clare, recently got surgery and I wanted to wish her well. Also, for anyone out there who rather enjoys reading (I mean you should, what do you think you're doing right now) you should read Clare's story she's writing on wattpad! I'll have the information in the left side bar. On Saturday night, we hopped into our sweatpants, ate loads of candy to the point where our stomachs couldn't take it anymore, and watched three movies and four episodes of Broad City. I had an incredible weekend with an incredible girl. Emily is someone I can tell anything to. Whether it be about boys, what's socially acceptable, views on life, or the future in general, we can chit-chat for hours about anything.  Today, she is traveling back home to Texas. To say that I'll miss her would be an understatement. But I know that this is the furthest thing from goodbye. I'm excited to embrace new adventures & unforgettable memories with her whenever we see one another again. Until then, I'll smile at the memories we've already created as the dynamic duo of cousins. (Love you Em). All the Love -Kate

Reunited At Last

So this is a late post, but I had one of the best weekends ever. My cousins, Hannah and Emily, came home from Texas. I had been waiting so long to see them, it was so fulfilling to see them again. Emily spent the night at my cousin's house. Her, Alex, Ella, and my brother Jack, all hung out and reunited. Seeing my best friends all together again was one of the most satisfying things that could have happened. Not all did I see them all again, but the weather is finally looking up. It's finally feeling like spring. Sharing multiple laughs on a sunny, cool day is one of the best feelings. We created numerous new jokes and laughs this weekend. Those laughs can never fade from my memory. I left my cousin's house today. I thought I wouldn't see Emily again and I was really heartbroken. However, I might see her later this week which gives me hope. Hope is what got me to see Hannah and Emily this weekend. Hope keeps me going and hope led me to a paradise of laughter this weekend. All the Love -Kate 

Girls Run the World

Helloooo! Today is a day to celebrate! What are we celebrating? Women! This week for school, I did a project on a woman named Jeanette Rankin. She was the first Congress woman and helped pass the 19th amendment (suffrage- the right for a woman to vote). Being a feminist myself, I was really inspired by the change this woman had made. I believe in equal rights and pay for all women. When I look at the world, I'm so proud at how far women have come. We used to not be able to express an opinion or become leaders. However, we pushed and fought our way to power. There are rumors that our next president may be a woman. I would be insanely thrilled if that were to happen. A woman president would be a powerful role model and leader to all women. I'm so proud of how far women have come. You go girls! All the Love -Kate 

Let's Stop Time

Hi guys! This week has been so hectic! Yesterday I had to give a presentation. I hate presentations with all my heart and soul. My heart was beating so fast and my body was shaking with nerves. I was so relieved once it was over. Yesterday also marked the end of third quarter at school. Yes, I am officially a junior in fourth quarter. Today, I went prom dress shopping with my mom and found one that I really loved. It was hard for me to find a dress because I felt so uncomfortable with myself. I'm just glad I found one I really love and I don't have to feel so insecure over the type of body I have for now. It feels so crazy. In one quarter, I'll be a senior. Then I'll go off to college and enter the adult world of paying bills after. Sometimes I wish I could slow down time or travel back. I don't know what I'll do without my school family. I'm going to miss every single person in my class so much. I know I shouldn't be stressing over this and I should just "live in the moment". It's hard to live in the present when the future impacts it so heavily. All the Love -Kate

My Blood-Related Best Buds

Good morning to all y'all! Today, the best sort of thing happened. My school I attend hasn't cancelled school due to weather all year and today they finally did! Yes, today I am writing to you in my pajamas, with some insane bedhead because school is CANCELLED!! I couldn't be happier! We didn't have school yesterday either (not weather related), so this really is the cherry on top of my now four day weekend. This weekend, my cousins came down and stayed with my family and I because they had swim competitions in my town. My grandma and grandpa (whom I refer to as G-mom and Papa or Girlll (long story)) also came down for a visit! My cousins Alex and Ella are truly my best friends. Ella is ten and Alex is twelve. Ella is honestly my little mini-me, except way more athletic. I'm always trying to set a good example for her just in case I happen to be her role model. Ella had heard of my blogging activity and she has decided to created a blog of her own! I will put the name of her blog in the side bar next to my cousin, Hailey, and her blog! Alex is someone who I have way too many inside jokes with. Alex and I are constantly laughing at ridiculous people on Vine or creating theories about characters on the television shows we watch. Alex lacks a filter at times but that is what makes him so entertaining. You are never bored around either of those two. Speaking of cousins, my other two best friends have moved all the way to Texas. My cousins, Hannah and Emily, moved to Texas this past summer. It was so heartbreaking to say goodbye to them. Emily and I are the same age, so we are attached to the hip whenever we are together. We also have our share of inside jokes (Em if you are reading this: My leg. Is stuck. In the recliner.) and we have loads of memories together! I remember sophomore year, I went to homecoming with Emily at her school just so we could be together for the night and party together! It was one of my favorite all time memories because I was with her and Hannah. Even though Emily and I practically FaceTime every week, it still breaks my heart that I haven't seen her in person for several months. I'm hopeful that I will see her and Hannah again. Hannah is visiting my state in March, and I could not be more thrilled! Hope is what keeps me going. If you are missing anyone because maybe they have moved far away or (this is where everything gets morbid) they are gone...forever, remain hopeful. Riding on hope is completely dangerous but hope is also the reason I will see one of my best friends in March. With hope, I guarantee I will reunite with Emily and it will be worth the wait. All the Love -Kate
P.S. feast your eyes on pics of my cousins and I! (in order: first pic- Ella and I, second pic- Alex and I, third pic- Emily and I, fourth pic- Hannah and I)