Heyla, everyone. It's been a while, I know...it's been a rough few months...

First off, I want to say that I've missed this site so much more than I thought I ever could...and looking through all the new talent, I've been feeling a great deal more like my old self than I have in quite a long time. Though, it's been hard...my grandpa died a few days ago, and his funeral's tomorrow. And really, he's the reason I was reminded that family isn't EVER just blood. He was my stepgrandfather, though you never would have known it if you saw us together. My real grandfather...well...he's only that by blood. I honestly would not be surprised to see him tomorrow, all dressed to the nines, smiling that disgusting smirk that reminds me why I, having suffered nothing under him, still manage to hate him more than any other. 'Grandfather' probably would have insisted that I be disowned when I came out to everyone, if he hadn't managed to lynch me first...

Ah, I sound so pathetic, I know...but that's where my grandpa came in. He wasn't blood-kin...and neither are any of you, nor any of my truly dear friends. And yet...and yet you're just as much my family as anyone else...and that's a joy I've long since felt I didn't deserve...But I'm honored to have it. I guess...I just wanted to say that, since I haven't been online in forever, and haven't heard from most of you for just as long. *smiles a little* I think...I won't mourn tomorrow...he wouldn't want to see me cry. But I will celebrate him, and remember...and if something gets in my eyes, I'll let it be for a time...

Thank you all...

Cass