I knew at some point the semester would get crazy and my posting time would falter. Well, that time is here!

I started my work-study position in the financial aid office this week along with classes really piling on the work. Running on empty, I'm glad it is finally Friday!!

Have a big German test today. I don't know if I am ready or not. I have studied but we shall see. Her tests are very trying. They are not typical. She stands in front of the class and reads of each question, in German, with not much time in between. Inevitably, we all end up asking her to repeat the questions, which makes her angry but she speaks so fast it is impossible to catch it all!!

Oh, well. I will survive.

More importantly, I have my first essay due next Friday on a German writer from the 1800s named Heinrich Kleist. I'm a little nervous about my first paper. This teacher is pretty liberal about format so that won't be a problem. The last time I did a paper was on a typewriter so this will be a big change for me.

I will be getting the place cleaned up for my Writer's Salon on Monday night. I hope I get some folks to come. These young kids are so non-committal it is funny. I believe it will be a fun night so will see what happens. I know I will enjoy being their host.

And the weather is beautiful so I def will get down to the ocean for some relaxation. I can't let a week go by without seeing it. It nourishes me and energizes me and I believe I will need it after this week!