Choose the correct words to fill in the gaps. There are two extra.

Dear Jess,
How are you? I'm sorry I ... to you for a while, but I ... really busy. Let me tell you my news. I ... at the local 6th form college last September, and I ... for my A' levels at the moment. I ... a lawyer when I grow up, so I'll have to work hard and pass all my exams to get into a good university.
My other news is that I have a new pet dog. I ... him for two months now and he's really cute but sometimes a little naughty. For example, while I ... him in the park yesterday, he ... off and it ... me an hour and a half to find him again.
Anyway, I must go as I have some homework to do, but I promise I ... again soon.
Love, Poppy