AJ- "We Get By With a Little Help from Our Friends"

I haven't written much in a long time, but I have been following this blog very closely for whenever anyone updates. I must admit, I spend my free time rereading the entries. I enjoy seeing how much we've learned, how much we've grown, and enjoying how we've managed to stay close. Anna's video post inspired me to keep up the sporadic updates here.
Since winter break, I've spent half a week in Oregon with Zach and almost a whole day with Anna. I've been very pleased with myself, knowing that I finally kept my promise to get my butt to Oregon. (Even though, all the driving was done by Ryan and I owe him very very much.) I can see why Oregon is so dear to both of you. In addition to the tax-less shopping and the gas pumping oddity, traipsing around Oregon was, simply put, fun. Cooking, watching Firefly, exploring shops, and poking at Zach's nerves by cleaning his kitchen has really made my winter memorable.
Meanwhile, school is starting well. I'm quite excited about the classes I'm taking. There are 20 units involved and very heavily physiology and nutritional based. It's interesting to me though, which is all that matters.
I have my intermediate future planned as far as school goes. I need to get my game up with homework as usual. I'm stuck when it comes to what happens to me after school ends. The usual.
In randomness, Ryan asked me to be his girlfriend. It's a comfortable role. I don't know what will happen after he graduates and such, but it's something I'm going to let slide and play by ear. I'll enjoy it as it is.

I sometimes find myself feeling lost when I see my friends here getting frustrated, unhappy, and stressed and knowing that I have no way to help them. Just hearing news from you, whether happy or troubled is somehow comforting. I'm glad to have you, to have this.
I love you.