Thanks all.

I'm doing better. My friend and I have been having a lot of fun. And I've been getting some alone time because I need to study for exams so I don't have to deal with the stress of being a host 24/7. It's weird because I don't see her for months at a time since we go to school in different countries, and I forget sometimes how similar we are. I think that really works in our favour. Anyway I'm trying to balance taking it easy on my own, studying, and spending time with her as well as I can. We're going to take a trip to London when my exams are done to celebrate, so I'm really looking forward to that.

I appreciate everyone's kind words of support. It really means a lot to me.