Get it? Got it. Good.

I've finally managed some form of a grip on this semester.

All of my responsibilities are settling nicely. The workload is exactly the same as it was my first day of classes, but continuity has proven the best form of familiarity.

I had intended on continuing my trips to the gym, but time has proven very valuable this semester and I've had to adjust to alternate methods of stress relief. So, I am very happy to report that I've been pleasure-writing more this semester. I have found the time to devote some of my life back to this passion, and despite the stress and chaos of the season, I have been enjoying this semester. Writing has allowed me time to think and delve into my conflicts, challenges, and opportunities from different angles than I might be able to consider if I am alone with my thoughts (as opposed to having a pen or pencil between my fingers).

That being said, I must now return to my daily schedule. Before signing out, I wish to leave a recent photograph of which I'm rather proud.

And there's more where that came from. They'll all be viewable on my Flickr within a matter of a week.

Peace out!

And I return!

I am a junior. This is my third collegiate year.

I have a separate life on the Internet, and it has evolved vastly. I have left evidence of this on Xanga, Livejournal (which is making a comeback at this point in my life), Facebook, Photobucket, DeviantArt, Flickr, and Blogger. (Perhaps countless others, but these are the major milestones that I recall best.)

I am now an Advertising/Public Relations major and an English - Writing minor, and I am very happy with my decisions to proclaim these studies. However, my academic life is consuming much of my social life. I find myself preoccupied with assignments for all of my classes - more loads of work than I have ever witnessed. And I am determined to complete every last one of them on time and in a fashion so that I receive the best education from doing the assignments. Occassionally, I'll distract myself with some feature of the Internet, or with cooking pasta or making a sandwich, or with a quick hang-out session with a friend at Taco Bell or Burger King. But I have remained focused, and I am doing my best to be successful in my time management, and in pacing myself so that I don't get burnt out during the second week of classes.

To keep my sanity, I write extensive Livejournal entries, put thoughts down in a very cool notebook I bought at Super Target, IM friends while working (in a manner that allows me to be consistent with my studies), listen to music, and capture photographs whenever I find the opportunity.

I may be taking on too many activities and classes this semester. Only time will tell, unfortunately. The best thing to do is practice crisis management. I think it's effective so far.

This is mostly another entry to hold over this blog. With all the events coming up, I don't know when I'll have another chance to write. (Football games, homework, studying, and too many other activities cluttering my brain.) I know I offered my Photobucket account a few months ago, but I have been avoiding that web site due to the amount of worms trying to invade my personal computer from the ads on the site.

I have moved on to Flickr (as I briefly stated above). I have a free account because I can't afford much more at the moment. I am very pleased with the site, though. It's a nice storage for the best of the best of my photographs.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_stein/

Feel free to leave comments, constructive criticism, or whatever you feel, if you choose to take a look. Anything would be appreciated.

And I must leave with that. Hope this entry finds everyone in good fortune.