I have two big things I need your prayers for, and they are both serious.

The first, something that really hurts me, is that my cousin has swine flu. She's 6 years old and got up to 103 degree. That's a terrifying number, especially in someone that young. I love that girl so much. She lives about an hour away so I don't see her that often, the next time would probably be Christmas, but Arianna is dear to me heart. She's the first child of my Uncle, my dad's younger brother and my own godfather. Every time I see her she latches onto me and we play, along with my brother. She's got the beautiful blue eyes that run in my father's side of the family, and blonde hair she must have gotten from our grandmother. She's full of life, of spirit, and I couldn't stand for anything to happen to her.

The second is for my dad. He's still unemployed, but I'm pretty sure he just had an interview today. We NEED this job. I saw "we" because my family is dependent upon it. I just got more financial aid from my school because we couldn't make the last payment. I don't know if I would have gotten this aid if I didn't have the school president as my philosophy teacher and she hadn't come to like me. When at church on Saturday, I really prayed, something I haven't done in quite a while. I prayed for my dad getting a job, and two days later he's gone to an interview! I think God is looking out for me, is answering my prayers, and I beg you for your help. The more people, the better.

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I'm off school today. Open House was yesterday and since most of us work it, we're always given the Monday afterwords off. It's a nice rest, but I really need to do homework.

And make my mask.

This Friday is the NHS/SADD Fall Masquerade. I'm the PR Officer of NHS (National Honor Society) so I was kinda forced into going (I don't care for school dances) and the friend I usually dance with is bringing a date this time, so I'm not super excited. But oh well. At least there's this contest where you make your own masks and they get judged. So that's why I need to make one. Once again, please pray for me in this minor contest! I may win a $10 Panera od Starbucks giftcard (I'd prefer Panera, but beggars can't be choosers).

Um, I guess that's all. I'd better get started on my things to do.
-A

PS I love you Kiyo!!!