It's Been a Hot Minute...Here's an Update :)

Hey y'all! :)) I am so sorry, it has been AGES. I hope you guys have had a great year so far, I cannot believe it's almost over. Crazy, huh? I mean yes, with COVID, it feels like we've been in lockdown for ages but all in all this year has sped by. With my personal writing, another blog I'm writing for (which you should def check out here!), my YouTube channel (see it in the sidebar ;)), school, my personal life, and travel, I just haven't had a chance to sit down and produce a good article. Believe me, I have plenty ideas, but sometimes it's hard to get them out. Anyhoo, with all that being said, today I just wanted to give you guys a quick update of a few things that have happened/changed since my last post. Be sure to look forward though to more articles in the future, because I really do love writing and I have so much I want to share; there are so many things that God has been showing me lately and that I've learned and I've done. So without further ado, let's get into it!

1. I got braces!! Eek I've always known I needed them but I didn't think I'd get them this soon! I got them about two months ago, and I actually just had a tightening last week. I've already seen a difference in my teeth, and I actually kinda have a gap now hahah 🙈😂 but it's all good, I trust the process ;) I might be doing a post on this in the future, so stayed tuned..

2. The school year is almost over! Our school year goes from January to December, so we'll be finishing soon. This year has been...well...interesting haha. I might do a post on that in the future. But it's definitely been a journey and when this year is over, I'll definitely be proud that I got through it. I'm kinda in this weird space between 7th and 8th grade loll, but I'm sure by the time we get back to the States it'll be figured out. All that being said, just wanted to let you guys know that I'm not dead yet (LOL) and we're almost there! WOO for all you guys still in your first/second term, you got this, I believe in you haha!

3. We started a youth group in our neighborhood! It has been super fun watching it grow, I think we now have 20 kids (which is great!). Some of my parents' colleagues teach it and they does an amazing job! I really love it. Plus, I get to help with worship, which has been awesome! We've been doing it for about a month now, and just had an awesome camp out for it, and I really look forward to what the future holds with it ^-^

4. I've been working on writing and YouTube. I definitely need to be a lot more consistent with them, but my YouTube channel has definitely grown, and I've gotten quite a few more chapters on the current book I'm writing! Let me know if you'd like to see some snippets of it ;) If you haven't checked out my channel, feel free to do so here! I'm now at 160 subs which is crazyyy to me hahah. 

5. A few of my friends and I have a started a new blog! It's called Girls, God, and Growth and it has been so amazing reading and writing for. It's a place to be open, honest, and reminded that you're not alone in what you go through. We post different articles, from tips to devotions to stories, and both of the other authors are really great writers. So for all the teen girls out there, you should definitely check it out right here -> girlsgodgrowth.wixsite.com 

Guys, that's pretty much it. I gotta say, not much has changed haha. Before I go, I want to share that the Lord has really been showing me that He is in control and He has a plan. Don't be afraid to cast your burdens on him, and can and will carry them for you. You just have to trust him. More on this later :) Thanks for stopping by, I am so sorry for how long it's been but I'm super excited to get back into it. Y'all are the best, keep living your best lives for the Lord :)

Love, Gracelyn <3