September 16 You know how they say that time flies when you are having fun? Well, I'm starting to believe that is true. I cannot believe how quickly the days and weeks are passing by. I know that I haven't been writing entries in here as often as I should, but it is because I have been too busy being giddily happy with Gus. I suppose I'll have plenty of time to write in here about how heartbroken I am when he leaves. There's a cheery thought. I'm only writing today because I have big news... I learned to drive a stick shift! Not being able to drive a stick is something that has always bothered me. It seems like a bit of a lost art form, but it is a skill that I have wanted to master for a long time. When I mentioned that tidbit to Gus, he made it happen––of course. Frank had tried to t

