at the beginning of break I was so excited.  not because I was going to go on a trip or get a chance to relax.  But because I was going to be able to get work done, lots of work that I wouldnt have to do when I got back.  unfortunately, my computer crashed for good a few days b4 break, and between not having a computer of my own, all the computer labs at school being locked, my brother coming home from the war in Afghanistan, and both my birthday and my girlfriends birthday over break I didnt get nearly as much done.  But I did get some cherished memories.  theres no such thing as a free lunch.  but Im back , school started again , and while my comp crashed slowed down my work production, everything is here, and im ready to finish out this incredibly difficult semester. even if it kills me, I refuse to cut out parts of me for something that isnt.  Ill take the consequences.