Yeah, so did I. Didn't reply to this until afterwards, but my absences are often short...
I started up Taekwondoe (I always liked hitting things, I just never thought about martial arts before... Now I did, and I love it. Still a white-belt, though.) and volunteering at the Aquarium near us.
The chickens are themselves - Hungrier for cuddles and attention than usual, because I've been busy too lately. I feel so bad for them, and I'm trying to divide my attention out evenly... Even the normally more introverted Grace is tugging on my pants for me to pick her up and give her a hug. D8
How's the new school, though? Any luck with new friends?