i've been extremely busy, so i haven't really been able to check up on here. everything's going very well, though. i graduated high school and i feel great. i just started my online electrical engineering classes at mit :) zan and i are still together, and we're looking to see if we can get an apartment together in the near future. ellie's also doing good! she was able to win a bit of money from a small lawsuit that she's saving for her transition surgeries. i won't be able to be as active as i once was, but i will check in here once in a while and maybe even post a project or two. good to see everyone again :D