Figured I should update, even though I lost all my readers when I shut down operations last year. Anyway...

I escaped hell week relatively unscathed, though I must admit I'm not particularly proud of my policy paper for democratizing Iraq. Quite a difficult topic to grapple, and I was limited for time. Well, I suppose we'll have to wait and see.

Upon finishing my papers I came to the crushing realization of the state that I am in. I was far too aware that this would be the end result when I moved back home for the term. Of course, I made that sacrifice willingly for various reasons. I suppose there have been payoffs as I have saved money, started playing soccer semi-competitively again, and resumed working out (though it's a long process). So yes, I am in physically better shape and dare I say, am developing a rather sexy body... alright, enough self-love.

With the end of school looming, I realize what an ultimate waste it is to recoil into solitude and focus my mental energy exclusively on school. I am faring marginally better but am considerable disappointed with my complete lack of a social life. It hasn't been this bad since first year and I am only now realizing the mistakes I have made... toss repeated failure/virtually futility in a very important aspect of a young person's life into the mix and you have yourselves a considerably disappointed individual. (What a terribly worded sentence... meh). In addition, I worry for my sister who is having troubles of her own...

But you know what, life shouldn't be about regrets and excessive negativity. At least I don't think it's particularly healthy and attempt to refrain from engaging in either for the most part. Excuse me, I needed to vent there because I truly was feeling at an ultimate low the other day. It's quite obvious that the setting is perfect for me to leave the country and do some much needed travelling... now to see how far I can stretch $10,000... oh and I got accepted for another credit card the other day! Hooray for encouraging debt accumulation!

So yes, I have to start planning to get the hell out of here. I'll be sure to attempt to update as often as possible during my travels. Now I just have to be creative in figuring out what to do with myself for the next month. (I cannot leave until after January 11th, as I have to be in court on that day.)

Think happy thoughts.... hmm... why do my updates always end up being so long? I need to be more efficient.

Cheers.