This is an A/N. Sorry for probably getting you excited, but this isn't a chapter. It is to tell you some things.

Okay, first, today I saw the Hunger Games! It was ah-mazing!

Next, it is why I have been not updating and giving small chapters. I'm hoping some of you could understand. Okay, so I have been going through lots of stress lately, which is unhealthy for an 11-year-old. I've been having to deal with family problems, and never having a weekend to myself. (I'm a natural loner). Also, I have to do tons of homework and practices, as state testing is coming up. I've been having to deal with mean teachers, getting detention, trying my best not to get myself written up by letting all of my anger out on someone who really needs it, etc. AND I have to squeeze in ideas for stories, updating, writing chapters, worrying about bad feedback, arrogant jerks and bullies at school, so called 'friends' who create drama out of thin air, AND gymnastics. So cut me some slack!

I've come to this conclusion: I don't freakin' give a damn! I don't have time for bad feedback telling me I'm 'lacking', or if you don't see the object of the story. Dude, it's called Life as a Family! It doesn't really have an object! It is just them, living their lives!

You know, I don't really have to write. I don't have to post. I could just write a story and keep it on my laptop. No one has to see it. I only write them to keep my daydreams from becoming mumbo jumbo anyway. I also only write them for positive reviews and people who appreciate my work.

Because I was eventually going to come up with another story about this. But right now, I am about to take a break from writing fanfiction. I'm not sure how long it will be. Maybe a day, maybe a month. But I need time to sort out all of this happening.

And I'm sorry for making all of you nice people out there have to read this stupid author's note. And when I am done with my fanfiction break, I will most likely write a story that will please you. It will be very good. I can't be sure what category it will be in, though.

So, I appreciate all of you readers reading my story. I will try to make another story to this, but no promises. If you guys want, you could give me ideas for new stories or new chapters.

I'm not quitting fanfiction, though. I will still read and review. I'm just taking a vacation. I will be back, though. But please, people, if you are going to comment negative things, don't review at all. I don't need any more criticism in the muble-jumble I call my life.

So, peace out, folks.

"May the odds be ever with be with you."- many people from the Hunger Games.

P.S.: Sorry if I'm complaining too much. I probably sound like a bratty kid right now, but I hope you understand. And I don't mean to offend anyone when I said I don't give a damn. I don't give a damn about negative reviews and refuse to give them the satisfactory of making me sad.

"That was then and this is now! Now look at me! This is the part of me that you're never gonna ever take away from me, no!" Katy Perry, Part of Me.