I apparently like to torture myself. I shouldn't be allowed to think on editing weekends. Okay, so I need to think. I shouldn't be allowed to ponder. I'm driving myself nuts.

I'm really happy with the Cardinal this month. I feel like we have some quality news stories that will actually be worth picking up the paper for (though I always think it's worth reading... but I also put in the long hours putting it together). I'm starting to get excited for the paper next year. I think we're going to have a really good editing staff, and I think there will be a lot of teamwork and collaboration.

I'm going to run for student senate vp for academic affairs. It would be a huge time commitment, but I would be willing to drop a lot. If I get it, I think I'm going to limit myself to senate, SAC, and the Cardinal. I'm not going to plan on having time for intramurals, I wouldn't do volunteer mentors again (though I would still volunteer), and I won't keep up the half-hearted involvement with FAC and PRB. The only thing that will cause any real issues will be work. I hate that I have to work when I'm trying to take advantage of opportunities and make the most of my time here at SMU. It amazes me how many people are here on bigger scholarships than I am or don't have to work and don't get involved. If I could spend a year here without classes and spend all of my time on my activities- even the ones that involve time and hard work- I would do it in a heartbeat. I would love to be able to focus all of my energy rather than let it out anywhere and everywhere.

I have so much energy and enthusiasm for the many things I attempt to do (it's a lot of energy when you really consider it all), I often wonder how much I could get accomplished if I focused all of it on one thing. I sometimes think about how much I'm going to love law school because I won't be in a million activities and will be able to really focus on my studies. I am going to devote myself 100% to law school. As of now, I doubt I'll take part in anything else besides Dolina.

I miss Dolina...

I miss sleeping! I need to get a little more done before letting myself go to bed.