I know I've basically disappeared for the past week. Here's what's up:
A week ago Sunday morning, JJ and I received The Phone Call from Hell informing us a friend had passed away. I have never been so shocked in my life. Aspen had just turned 21 years old, and was vacationing in Mexico with her boyfriend after finishing exams, when she had a heart attack (essentially). I feel like the more time passes, the more real this becomes. I feel like she's playing a sick joke and will come home, and be like, 'Haha, SURPRISE!!', even though I know that won't happen. We had a few friends in last night, and I swear, all we talked about was Aspen. Honestly, this whole thing sucks...a lot. And her funeral date is yet to be determined, due to the unusual circumstances under which she passed away (the family had trouble getting her back from Mexico, as well).
So, this past week was kind of a whirlwind. I was crazy busy with Christmas prep (since I just finished exams for the term), and nightly phone calls with friends. So, that's where my life is at right now.