Katie's Corner

Hey, hey, hey! (If you get it, you get it.) Welcome back to Katie's corner! I know it's been a while, and there's been a whole lot going on, so I'll get right to the point!

First things first, Will has been born! He arrived a bit earlier than expected, so my parents had to drive to the hospital at about 4 in the morning. They woke all of my sisters up, and my grandma came over to watch us. For obvious reasons, none of us could go back to sleep, nor did we want to. So, we stayed up, watching movies and waiting for updates.

When we finally got the news, we were all so happy! He's here! We got to see pictures of our parents and Will (and his full head of hair!) before he had to go into surgery. He was (and is) super cute! I don't mean to offend anyone, but he might be the cutest baby on this planet. At least, that I've seen. Due to my mom having a C-Section and Will having surgeries, they had to stay at the hospital for 13 days. Less than expected, but still quite a long time.

During that time (and a bit before), me and Izzy (at first, Caroline and Taylor joined later) auditioned and got accepted to participate in a performance at a local community theatre. We worked on the songs, choreography and made friends with some of the other kids who were there (it seems that I'm older than all of them... bit of a weird feeling..). One day, we actually performed a few songs at an event near the theatre. Plus, the day before that, my parents and Will came home! We received no warnings, and were completely surprised when they showed up at the door. I remember hearing Izzy say, "Mommy and Daddy are home!" and me replying, "No way!" (not rudely, I just didn't think she was serious. It seemed rude when I typed it.).

However, this wouldn't last very long. Due to an infection in Will's shunt, a little device that drains the fluid in his brain, they had to go back to the hospital, this time for 17 days. It was a bit lucky that they went when they did (even though I would've preferred they didn't have to go at all), because the day after they left, a cold started making it's way around those who were at the theatre with us. I was the first of my family to get sick, and soon infected my siblings (I find this statement funny. My sisters do not.). I had to take a small break from theatre to recover (only a day, and I felt really bad. About missing it, and in general.)

We recovered pretty quickly and returned to rehearsal. I also got sent a video of one of our friends from the theatre in a wig and attempting to replace me in "Hard Knock Life" from Annie. Honestly, it was hilarious, and actually made me feel a bit better, so I'm glad I was able to see it. Finally, when it was time for the actual show, I was super excited. I knew we had the dances and songs down and this was going to be a whole lot of fun. The first day of the show, my dad came to watch us, along with our aunt and our Papa (dad's sister and dad.). Actually, quite a few people came to see it, which was really cool. When we (the "orphans"), finished Hard Knock Life and Tomorrow, the audience applauded really loudly, which made me really happy that we did this. The next day, my mom and her side of the family came, along with my best friend and her family, and we got to perform for them, as well. Overall, it was a whole lot of fun, and I'd like to do something similar soon!

Anyway, while my parents were staying at the hospital, me, Taylor, and Izzy took a train to go see them (Caroline was still sick, and choose not to come.) It was a pretty fun experience, and I'm glad that I got to see them, though the sight of my baby brother hooked up to machines and pale-faced made me really sad (though the cuddles I'm getting from him now certainly make me feel better.). A few days after that, my parents got to come home again, surprising us for the second time.

So, that's really all that's happened since the last update. School's starting up again pretty soon (9th grade, wow.), so I'm excited to see my friends again, see my school's new high school building, and join sports teams and clubs, and all the fun school stuff.

Anyway, that's all I have to say (finally), so: bye! :D

-Katie

Hello, again! Welcome back to Katie's Corner! You're looking fabulous today, how've you been? Anyway, today I'm just going to talk. Not about anything in particular, just a general update, I guess. So, let's get into it!

Recently, I took my final writing test for the year. I know I did well on it. I'm not trying to brag or anything, but ELA subjects have always been pretty easy for me. However, after I finished it, I had to quarantine with my grandparents, because I had to go to my school to take the test. I saw some of my friends, but we didn't really talk or anything. The quarantine was pretty alright, I played some new video games with my uncle and just chilled the whole time. Then, I came back to my sisters and the craziness that is my house. I did miss them, they are my family, but I'm still grateful for the break from the rambunctious insanity.

Next week, me and my family are going to the beach for a couple days. I'm really excited, I like the beach. My mom just said that there are plans to go to a wildlife place, so I'm excited for that, too. (Running out of topics.)

I got a haircut that my mom gave me. I really like how it looks, it's pretty short but I think it looks cute. (If you can't tell, I have no idea what to even say anymore.)

I started watching Falcon and The Winter Soldier on Disney Plus, it's pretty good so far. I also started watching Agent Carter with my family, also very good. (Zero ideas. Brain cells malfunctioning. What do people even talk about in regular conversation? Oh, wait....Idea.)

I've been writing a book. I titled it "Villain", but that is likely to change. It's about a girl named Demi and what she gets up to as a supposed "villain" in society's eyes (and somewhat in her own). It's set in our world, but years in the future, when scientists have developed and leaked drugs to give people mutations of different types. I'd like to say it's a completely original idea, but I have little doubt that it isn't influenced by one thing or another. Maybe I can put a sample chapter or two out somewhere, to see what people think of it, but I'll have to wait and see (I'd ask my family to judge it, but they'd either sugarcoat it or dramatize it, no offense to them). I really like how it's going so far, and I have some ideas on where I want to take it, but it'll be a while before it's completed.

Well, I guess that's it. Not much has been happening recently, so I have no ideas on what else to talk about.

See you next time!

-Katie

Hi, there! Welcome to Katie's Corner! While you're here I advise you to treat everyone with respect and keep any anger or judgement under check! Thank you! Anyway, let's get started. My name is Katie and I am 14 years old. I am the oldest and I have three younger sisters (and a little brother soon). I like singing, playing games, drawing, cooking, reading, writing stories and songs, and hanging out with my friends. My favorite color is blue and my favorite show is My Hero Academia (at least, until I get to watch some Marvel shows I've been looking forward to. Maybe.). My top favorite book series are Percy Jackson, Alex Rider, Harry Potter, and Artemis Fowl. (I'm a nerd and proud of it.) I couldn't choose a favorite song if I tried, and I like a lot of different music, but my current favorite artist is Cavetown. My favorite subject in school is ELA and my favorite sport is basketball (I do enjoy baseball, though). Now, enough about me.

When I heard that I was getting a little brother, I truly cried with joy. I have a bad memory, so I can't really remember anything specific, and the farther back I try to remember, the harder it gets. I can only remember random, blurry moments from my first seven-ish years of being alive, and I know that sounds dramatic, but it's really true. So, when I realized that I would be able to be here, mentally more than physically, when Will was born, I was really excited. This is the first time I'll be able to remember having a baby in the house! Then, when my parents called me and my sisters into their room to talk, I honestly thought that something terrible happened and someone we cared about was dead or dying. The energy in the room was painfully negative.

When they started talking about how Will has spina bifida, I was a little relieved. Yes, it's really bad and serious, but everyone was ok, and we were still going to have an adorable little boy to take care of. Even after hearing about the other difficulties with Will's brain and spine, I knew that we would still persevere and raise an amazing, smart, and kind human being. So, basically, I'm really excited to meet my baby brother (that's really fun to think, "my baby brother"!). I can't wait to hold him and hug him, just to love him in every way that I can.

That's all that I can think of to talk about, so: bye, for now!

-Katie