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I'm back to writing after a few weeks. I worked some marching band camps and realized how much I just love to teach. I know teaching trumpet is my passion and my calling. I still love to write, but man. Music is my life now.
          
          I hope to update BIB soon! As a matter of fact, I'm about to be caught up to where I left off before I began the rewrite. Exciting stuff. I'm over halfway done now!

I attended the No Kings protest in a city near me. Let me just say, the U.S. was built by immigrants who were not legal. Colonizers, who are unfortunately my ancestors, did not have paperwork when they stole the Americas from the indigenous people. I'll say what everyone else is saying: no one is illegal on stolen land. 
          
          I'm truly ashamed to see people who claim to be Christians confidently say that we should rip families apart and destroy other people's lives, all while dehumanizing them by calling them "illegal aliens." These are human beings. For those who support ICE and the deportations, you are not living a Christ-like life. Sincerely, please read the Bible and apply it to your life if you claim to be a Christian because many people are missing His message at the hands of those manipulating it.

I'm entering The Mourning Cloak into this contest by @dingyyypp so check it out!!
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/394854503

When plans to infiltrate the newspaper committee don't go as expected, Camilla is quick to turn on Ava. Still, she is determined to be successful to finalize their deal. Meanwhile, the committee is unsure if Ava should be added to the team. Conflicts arise as tensions grow between the trio. What will their next moves be? Will Ava successfully become a spy against them?
          
          Find out in Chapter Fourteen of Betrayed in Blood!
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/186342190

It looks like I won't be working at my restaurant job this summer because I'm working a lot of summer camps to gain music/trumpet teaching experience. I'm both happy and sad about that. Like, I make a lot of money and I like the people there, but now I'll have time to relax, write, practice trumpet, and do other things. Side note: I don't actually do well mentally when I have too much free time, so I'm thinking it may be good to go back and save up some money. I could only work for a month at most, but it would be an option. Plus, I would only work 5 shifts per week at most. 
          
          Needless to say, I'm conflicted. But I'm happy to have time for updating my books! I just hope I can save up enough money to study abroad next summer and buy a new trumpet soon.

Chapter Eleven of Betrayed in Blood is out NOW!
          
          After Camilla's confrontational interview with the newspaper committee, the past of the group's leader is finally introduced. What made her so confident that Camilla is a killer? What made her so adamant to take her down? 
          
          Find out below!
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/186342190

I do love the idea of a story pitch. It makes me think of publishing companies! These awards look pretty interesting, check it out! 
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/391372136

I downloaded Webtoons a few weeks ago. I've already caught up to like 5 comics... someone send help.
          
          Currently obsessed with Osora and Childhood Friend Complex. Clearly, childhood friends to lovers is my favorite trope.

I'm officially done with all my finals! I have all A's so far. Low-key, this semester was a great one for me. I feel like I'm on the right path with music business, and I finally know what I want to do with my life. 
          
          Now that it's summer break, it's time to get writing! Betrayed in Blood is about halfway done, which I just realized today. I'm writing Chapter Thirteen, which was about Chapter Twenty-One in the first draft. Clearly, there was too much filler before lmao. So, I'll be done sooner than expected. I'm anticipating 25 chapters and ~60,000 words, but I guess we'll see!
          
          My goal before was to finish BIB this summer. If I don't work at my seasonal job, I may be able to. I just have to LOCK IN! Which I will do. Stay tuned!

Chapter Twelve of Betrayed in Blood is out NOW!
          
          A first date turns dark as we delve into Camilla’s twisted childhood. And when a rival approaches her out of nowhere, how will she respond to the dangers ahead. Will she be able to form an alliance with someone so malicious?
          
          Find out below!
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/186342190