Man, seems like forever since my last blog. I've just been so busy with school, work, and other various commitments for the past month, so I haven't had much time to come on here.

First off, I would like to announce that I plan on returning to the Thomas guide as a relatively active member once again. I was very happy to learn that David hasfinallyreached the position that he hasdeserved for so long, and I now feel that the guide will be in good hands for the first time since I first arrived. Therefore, I expect that the forum and guidewill be in ship-shape from this point forward. Riiiiight?

I can probably say that a big reason for me not being around here as much as I used to isn't just because of stuff in my private life, but also the fact that I've gotten so used to life on Sodor Island that I have somewhat neglected my roots here. And to those who have known me here from the day I first came, I apologize for just leaving the way I did. Instead of continuing to confront what was frustrating me, I chose insteadto just leave. I justhope that we can just let bygones be bygones, and move along doing what we do best.

Anyway, as some of you may know, I am currently in my senior year of high school. It's strange, as sometimes I feel like I have a ton of work, while other times I feel like I don't have enough to do. But overall, I'm having a rather good year so far. Great things have happened to me already, and even better things await me furtherdown the road. I can say that this is the first time in quite a while that I am actually feeling optimistic about things. Everything just seems to beclicking for meat the moment, let's just hope this all holds out for the remainder of the year.

As I said before, it's nice to be back, and I hope thatI'm able to get back into the swing of things again soon. This site means a lot to me, and I would really like to remain a part of it.

Today's song is Almost Easyby Avenged Sevenfold. Enjoy.

~Ronnie