It's that time in the semester. Midterms are here. And no matter how much we hate them, they won't be going away anytime soon. The grades will soon be posted and I am sure I will pay for my procrastination. I'm not too worried about it though. It's senior year, I'm getting good enough grades to maintain my GPA, and I'm sure everything will work out just fine. But still, I don't like taking midterms. I would much rather have 4 tests spread out over the semester than just one midterm and one final. That's so... final. If you get a few wrong on one of four tests is no big deal. But if you get a few wrong on the midterm and the final... well, it's pretty much all over. Not really, but it is more dramatic that way isn't it?

The class schedule for next spring is up. I can register in a week and a half. Problem being, not all the classes I need are being offered. Which is odd since they are all upper level senior classes. I don't know quite what I'm going to do. I wouldn't mind doing them independent study, but that seems so pointless. I wouldn't mind not having to do group projects, but it would take all the fun out of college. And I would be all the worse at procrastinating. We shall see. I'll have to speak to my advisor about this business. Maybe I can get these classes put on the schedule. They think I won't graduate in spring, well they're dead wrong!

It's finally starting to feel like autumn down here in Lynchburg, VA. It has been 90s the past few days. Not exactly the October weather I am used to being a native Michiginian! (they DID officially change it to Michiginian from Michigander a few years ago. I prefer Michiginian to sounding like some lame duck any day, but those of you who refuse to switch... well, go ahead you pack of geese) I finally got to pull out a new sweater and layer on one of my birthday pashminas. Beautiful combination. I am so excited for the autumn. I hope it sticks around instead of creeping back and forth from summer to autumn as Virginia is so accustomed to doing.

I am working at a pre-adoption seminar this weekend. Extra hours for my internship and my CSER credit for the semester. (that's Christian Service for all of you non-Liberty folks) It should be a lot of fun. We have 7 prospective couples coming in from all over. There will be dinners and special presentation and some boring paperwork. The family I babysat for last year is one of the speakers. That will be fun to see them again and update them on the wedding plans and everything. I really am enjoying this internship. I'm thinking about doing another one in a different agency next semester. It has been so eye opening and will be great experience when I go to apply for future jobs and even for my MSW someday.

I have been corresponding with the chief of the campus police force. I had some difficulty with the office lately. Now I know that whenever I have problems in future just to contact him straight away instead of trying to get answers and assistance from other petty officers. They are of no assistance and usually have no idea what they are talking about. They are rude and very unprofessional. The chief of police seems to be willing to help students and not belittle them. And he knows the actual rules and regulations of the campus. I'm finally going to get things taken care of from last spring and this fall. The LUPD wonder why none of the students like them. Well, I can explain why and I did so with the chief of police. And we are finally seeing some action.

I'm supposed to be studying for my midterm at 2. But I'm not . I'm wasting time on the internet. I just don't like studying. I usually do just as well when I don't study as when I do, so I figure, why bother? Especially when I pay attention in class and it's fairly simple material for me anyways? I enjoy school and it doesn't come difficult for me. I guess that is a blessing. I should be more thankful for that.

There's a lot of things I should be more thankful for. Like having a large abundance of sweaters to choose from this morning. And having a new scarf to keep me warm walking to and from class. A lot of others do not have these luxuries. A lot of other students have hardly any clothes for cooler weather as they come from warmer climates. I should count my blessings. And be thankful. It's almost Thanksgiving anyhow. I need to start having a thankful heart. Because, as Junior Asparagus teaches children everywhere, A Thankful Heart is a Happy Heart.