First off, an update I saw when I logged in: Fire Emblem DS coming in 2009. At least it IS coming... knowing me, I'll get suckered into buying it even if reviews are atrocious...

Right now, my main concern is balancing school and learning. Sure, look at me strange, but I'm serious; it's a real struggle for me. Things have changed for me. I no longer am interested in the grade (well, as interested as I used to be). Now, I'm focused on retaining what I learn. That's long-term memory. The result? Grades are slipping some. I'm going to have to watch out with keeping in mind of future employers and how they look at grades. There's no way for them to see an 85% from me compared to another who has 95% and realize that while I only got 85%, I still know 70% of the material or more. That's talking about years from now. I just hope I can balance out long-term good with short-term (first career job) good.

Another update. I have a laptop now. Well, kinda. It's a discard. Motherboard is fried, but it was free. So, if you have any ideas with how to replace/repair (probably replace :P) an iBook motherboard, please let me know. I do know my way around PCs (built current machine), so hopefully that kind of know-how is not an issue. It's just that this will be my first time opening up a laptop. Any help would be appreciated (including if you know where I can find a replacement motherboard).

And finally, do you remember my challenge from several weeks ago, to say hi to strangers? And, how my personal goal was to just have lunch with one? Well, today is mission accomplished. A pleasant conversation. Got a bit awkward when a third person joined and thought I was a brother, but hey, twas a good laugh :D.