A new year to spend with family, friends, and those we care about. Take time to stop and enjoy what you can this year, push forward as you work towards your goals, and look back at what you've accomplished to get where you are. Let go of the regrets, but hold tight the lessons learned.
Go boldly into 2024 with your eyes wide open and mind ready to learn new things.

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For everyone who celebrates, Merry Christmas. May the season of giving inspire and comfort you, show you the good in the world, and fill you with joy.

In this Chapter of A Balance of Fire and Light
They finally arrive at the Galactic Academy with a small group ready to welcome them, just as James goes overboard.
As they get ready to shop Rarity has a flash back. And Pinkie Pie can't help but draw a crowd.
And finally, once they have the basics, they're ready to see the house.
A nice, if not smooth, start to their time at the Galactic Academy.

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I've actually been pretty regular with updates lately with all the crap of the last couple years, even if they do take a while. And I've been proud of that. Unfortunately this update is going to be late, and I can't say for sure when it's going to go up.
My cat died Thursday and I'm still coping with that. I've been taking care of her for 20 years so she's been a big part of my life and I'm getting used to not having her here with me anymore.

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In this chapter: Officially Un-official
After a chaotic month at the end of school for the year, it's time for the other ponies to get some time off. But first they have to catch their ride to their destination.
Twilight finds a spell she believes will help her.
From the last time Rarity found herself inspired and nowhere near her tools to create, she's opted to not leave them behind.

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I hope everyone has a good day, regardless of how you enjoy it. Be it with with friends or alone, getting candy or giving, or even just spending the day with movies/games/books.
I had wanted to put up a chapter of A Balance of Fire and Light for today, but I'm nowhere near the chapter I was planning on so I'll just get the next one up in a couple days.

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A Balance of Fire and Light just hit 666 views in October. Yes, it's time for some evil ... Now where did I stash that cult knife.
Man, I'm never ready for evil when it's time. One of these days I need to get more organized.

In this chapter: Making do
Only a week into Twilight's break, Starlight realizes that the end of the year isn't a good time to take on the duties of both headmare and councilor. But she's certain she can handle this, though not necessarily standing.
The students anxieties build as the year end grades come closer, and they need help. Some, however, need more than others.

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Odd, according to my hotbar up there I have a message waiting for me ... but there isn't one. Every time I open my messages, or even hover my curser over the envelope to take a peek, there's no message.
Has that happened to anyone else? Does anyone know what it could be?

All I have to offer is this, but I hope it brings some peace for a brief time.