Let's catch up...

I know, it has been forever since I last posted...

Here is what you missed...

Last Thursday, I was told that my cousin passed away from complications from her bone marrow transplant. She was told that morning that there was nothing else the doctors could do for her and that she could either go home or to hospice. She chose to go home to die, but within a couple of hours she let go. There is definitely a void in my family and my life. She was my only first cousin. The thing that pisses me off the most is that no one in my family tells me anything. So, hearing that she was gone was quite a shock. The next morning, I found out that I did not get the internship in DC. There is nothing like getting kicked when you are already down.

One good thing came from my cousin's funeral. After 2 1/2 years, I was reunited with my estranged brother. The separation is a long story... let's just say it involved alcohol, my brother, and my prudy parents. I was not there for the argument thank goodness. I was so excited to see him. I ran over and gave him a big hug and he hugged me back. I told him how much I miss him and how much Christmas sucks without him there. He now has my email address and phone number, so hopefully we will start talking again. My dad talked to him as well- I think it is a sign that he is not mad anymore. My mom, on the other hand, needs to stop being such a stubborn bitch and start talking to him again. She told my nana that once she (nana) and grandmommie die, my brother won't have anymore family left. What kind of mother says that?!?! He will have me, my aunt, my uncle, and my dad. Anywho, we had big steps taken towards being a family again at that funeral...

On a better note, yesterday, I got the internship at a major museum here in Chicago. I will be working with the Special Events department. Pretty much, I will work with the Women's Board and their events and also work on weddings. It sounds like something that is perfect for me. The uncomfortable part is telling my boss that I will only be able to work for 2 days a week (sincce I will be at the museum 3 days a week.)

Overall, things are starting to look up... even in the light of sorrow.