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I just opened my mail box a bit ago. Hadn't really checked it since comming back to school in the beginning of January. I got 5 letters from home. Almost one every three days or so. It made me feel loved. I personally enjoy hearing about my family's life, and getting updates from home... even if some aren't so good.

One of the people in my graduating class was killed from complications in a car accident as he was heading back to school. Scary as it could happen to any of us.

My wrestling coach's brother, Mr. Gardner (also a wrestling coach) Was hit by an automobile while he was out running and is in serious/critical condition. I would ask that you keep him in your thoughs. Both of the Gardner's are really good, strong men and they do alot in helping to shape the young men who wrestle. I know Brad helped shape me.

A girl that I had a crush on through most of High School is now in college. This is her first year and she is an athlete! Woohoo! Too bad she doesn't go to my school. *Mutter* Anyway she is a diver and was in Flordia training with the Olyimpians over break. Came back and hit the bottom of the pool >.< Ouch! Please keep her in your thoughts as well.

Well those are all my updates from home. Feel free to add what's going wrong, and RIGHT! In your life.


Oh yes.. if you want to write to me. I do love having a full mail box.

Leonis V.
60 Circle Drive
Edwardsville Ill, 62925
Mailstop #5435

Hehehe.. I am confident in giving out my mail info cause I live in the dorms! No easy way to find me! *laughs* Not that I would necessarily mind being kidnapped for a weekend away on a roadtrip or something! *lol*

Well, Mahayr, you already know me a bit... But I can at least pen out what's happened in the last few days.


Let's see..where to start...always the hardest part...once I get going, I tend to babble and skip around a bit, so bear with me.....

Ok, my son's being tutored so he can pass his proficiency exam. He graduates in June. Then, I guess, we'll see. He seems agreeable to college, so we'll check into it.

I went to the shot show today. It was...umm...educational. I swear, I've never seen so many rednecks in one place. And there were guns everywhere eek
Vegas has a grip of interesting and entertaining people *most don't live here*. In my work I probably run into most of, if not all, the variations that either live or visit here. Not much to share in the story of work department, right now. That's something I can do after I've come from work. I find that I keep a stable stomach by convienently forgetting my work day at the end of shift.

Anyway, I am gearing up for an interesting year. I'm considering buying a weapon. I'm learning all I can before I finalize my decision to invest.
*I swear, money just doen't seem to stretch as much as I'd like it to.* Registration for my car is coming up. Fun. I will have to do some creative budgeting in order to afford it and several other items I have on the stove.

I am a single parent and obviously not married. I haven't given up on the possibilityof a completed family, but I'm not holding my breath. I am unable to have any more children. It bothers me sometimes, but for the most part, I've accepted that one is all that will come from me. I have a great capacity for love, but for now, I guess I have to be content with the fact it may only be my son and myself for a very long time.

I have what would be considered a boyfriend *when his male needs require tending to* Now don't get me wrong, for now, I don't mind. It takes the edge off for me, etc. etc. But, fear not, nothing has touched my heart or diminished my spirit.

Hey....Not bad, short and all......


*Prayers and Blessings for you and your family, Mahayr. Horses? I love to ride, even the huge plow horses. Ahh, about the address, well.....it would be easier to email me Nomyrsii@cox.net*

I feel so young/immature... but oh well, I'll put my news up here too...

Recently my parents signed me up for the classes at the high school, and I'll be the only one in my current class (private school, 25 of us) that is taking the high road with academics. I plan on taking all honors classes (highest possible) as well as skipping a level with math, as that seems to be what I'm good at. That and writing, history, memorization, etc. I think I'll fit in well.

I'll be getting an audition piece for the Wind Ensemble, a group of 50 wind instrument students at the high school... freshman don't get in often, but I plan on making it, and getting in high. I did as much with my other advanced bands, and I think I can do this also.

Yesterday I got 12th place at a District tournament for a state-wide writing contest. Got a nice, shiny metal and everything. Last year I didn't place in Districts, but I got a 2nd in Regionals and a 5th in States. This year I plan on going 1st and 1st... though I don't know how that will work out. I definitely have the potential, as my parents and teachers all point out to me.

Tomorrow is orientation for high school... so... I'll get to see all the clubs that I'll be joining. I want to do much more than my brother ever did, as it seems like I'm in constant competition with him, and I want to do better than he did at my age. He's five years older, and the apple of my mom's eye, so yes... I need to prove myself.

Also, going to visit my counselor tomorrow. Haven't seen her in a couple of months, and I'm happy that I'm going. I really need to talk to her about all the stress I've been going through... especially since I had a meltdown on Tuesday and haven't been feeling very good since.

As for contacting me, I'm still just a kid and I would NOT enjoy some ***** finding me, thank you very much. Here's my email though: pingy.strife@gmail.com

Feel free to drop me a line there anytime!

*Flinches with sympathy.*

You know its alright to vent in here... and I think seeing the counselor is your first step, you really need to find out where you are going and that is the place to start.

I will call you if you promise to not talk so fast!

Update! I got a letter from home.. Woohoo! Lots of news in it... My one of my cousins is getting married, (Finally). After "bumming" for a couple of years and a few girlfriends he is finally putting down roots. He's not that much older then me sweatdrop Beginning to make me feel a bit worthless... Basically everyone else in my family but me and my sister has a girlfriend/boyfriend, or fiancee! Le sigh... I am beginning to kinda wonder if my sister might possibly be asexual. That or she hasn't REALLY hit pubery yet.... For she shows NO intrest in guys, as more than friends.. at all... and when I even begin to apporach the idea that she might, *cough* "bat for the other team" *coughs* I get an icy stare that should kill me!

Anyway, the wedding is SOON! Like February 12th! So Mistress Mahayr... looks like I'm not gonna be here for your birthday. Actually.. wait... it's on a Monday...? I likely WILL be here for it... They are having it so soon because the bride's brother, is in the service and headed out for Iraq March 1st!
(BTW I know the brother.. good man... wrestler in HS... So do me a favor and keep Matt Viner in your prayer, thoughts, ect.)

My most charming birthday surprise from Sailor Namek!

I didn't know that! Happy Birthday, Mahayr!

My mother writes me newletters on what is going on at home. Many are to be taken seriously but in a humerous light. Such is the case of the below "article".



This year the traditional Easter Egg hunt had few participants missing. WIlliam, Jason and Alejandro were missing from the Lineup. Eggs were hidden in the usual places.However participants still had trouble finding all the eggs without help. The girls did not find it amusing. They decided for Easter 2006, the girls would be in charge of the Egg Hunt and the adults would hunt for eggs hidden by the girls. The grownups said "Hurrah! We get candy!!!!"