Things got better. I went to bed last night at about 9:00pm. I suppose it was due to the depression and just exhaustion. I got a wonderful card from my father with my Christmas gift. It was really motivating and pulled me up again. It makes me proud to start school in the spring with a new outlook on education and importance of keeping myself on track in these next few semesters. I really want to get through with the University and move on to careers in the government and political sectors. I am excited and I know I can get a good job with a degree. When I look for jobs right now all employers want to have a full-time employee and one with a degree and some experience.  I have a theatre class that I am excited for. It will fit in for the electives that I need to complete. I just look forward to having a fun class, something to learn and get out of the "scholastic" feeling. I love school and I hate being away from it. I just need hit the books at school and find a good part time job. At least for the time being.  The family and I are having roast beef this evening and I am taking care of the mashed potatoes. I have to go get to the peeling. Goodnight Moon.