This semester has been one of extreme highs and lows. I am still having trouble getting back into a routine (yes, I do realize it's only the first week of classes, but deadlines are quickly approaching and I'm feeling the pressure). I've also been experiencing high highs and low lows. Not sure what's causing this--maybe I am more of a social creature than I realize. I've found that if I make myself leave my apartment and go to campus to the GA office, usually there's someone there, and just having that human interaction makes me feel better. Messaging on Facebook or Skype just isn't the same.

Last night, I went out to karaoke with a group of friends. I found out about it kinda last-minute, and was kind of upset that I was left out (turns out it was an oversight and I should've been invited in the first place). Then, when I was ready to go, I texted my friend to see if they were there yet, and they weren't. So I asked her to text me when they got there, and after about half an hour, I texted her again to see when they were leaving, and they'd already gotten there. I was annoyed again that she didn't text me to tell me they were there. I had a blast, but at some points I did feel rather left out. I hate feeling like an outsider! Again, I was in one of my moods, and I realize it was not a big deal. But, as the night went on and more people came, I loosened up and ended up staying out much later than normal and having more fun than I have in a long time.

Today, I'm off to visit a friend who served in El Salvador with me, and I'm in a good mood, so I will enjoy it while it lasts! Tomorrow is an MLK day of service all day (with all meals included even!) and Tuesday it's back to normal. I think knowing that I am doing something each day helps my mood significantly, gives me something to look forward to. But I still am not keen on BG. I am trying to make more of an effort to be social and take the initiative on social things, so we'll see.